A nautical mile is a distance of approximately how much greater than or less than a statute mile?

Correct Answer: Option C — 1/7 greater

A nautical mile equals 1,852 meters (6,076.1 feet), while a statute mile equals 5,280 feet. The ratio difference demonstrates that a nautical mile is approximately 1/7 greater than a statute mile, a fundamental conversion standard taught in Bowditch.