0.16c how fast would it take you to get 4 light years?

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I was wondering, if you where going at 0.16c how fast would it take you to get 4 light years?
 
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If you were going at 0.16 mph how fast would it take you to get 4 miles?
 


Simply use the usual equation relating speed, distance and time to solve the problem.

Hint: c = 1 light-year per year.
 

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