The problem asks us to find out how much longer the second hike (6.1 miles) was compared to the first hike (4.7 miles). To solve this, we subtract the length of the first hike from the length of the second hike:

$\text{Difference} = 6.1 - 4.7$

Perform the subtraction:

$6.1 - 4.7 = 1.4 \, \text{miles}$

Correct answer:

A. 1.4 mi

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Related Questions:

1. If the first hike was 4.7 miles and the second was twice as long, how long would the second hike be?
2. If Tameron hiked 4.7 miles and then 6.1 miles on the same day, what was the total distance covered?
3. If the second hike was 1.4 miles longer, but the total distance was capped at 8 miles, how far would the first hike need to be?
4. If Tameron hiked at a speed of 3 miles per hour, how much longer would the second hike take compared to the first?
5. What is the percentage difference in distance between the two hikes?

Tip:

When solving subtraction problems involving decimals, aligning the decimal points is key to ensuring accuracy.