Alina is able to swim at a rate of about 2.5 miles per hour. Talia is able to swim at a rate of 1.8 meters per second. Which statement comparing the two swimmers is accurate?
1 mile 1,609 meters
Alina swims about 0.7 miles per hour faster than Talia.
Talia swims about 0.7 miles per hour faster than Alina.
Alina swims about 1.5 miles per hour faster than Talia.
Talia swims about 1.5 miles per hour faster than Alina.
To compare the swimming rates accurately, we need to convert both rates to the same unit.
Converting Alina's rate from miles per hour to meters per second:
2.5 miles/hour * 1,609 meters/1 mile * 1 hour/3600 seconds = 1.118 meters/second
Now, comparing the two swimmers' rates:
Alina: 1.118 meters/second
Talia: 1.8 meters/second
Since Alina's rate is lower than Talia's rate, we can conclude that Talia swims faster than Alina. However, none of the given options accurately describes the comparison between the two swimmers.