If a jet's cruising altitude is 32,200 ft (to three significant figures), this distance in km is: (1 mile = 1.61 km; 1 mile = 5280 ft)

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First, we need to convert 32,200 ft to miles:
32,200 ft * (1 mile / 5280 ft) = 6.1 miles

Next, we need to convert 6.1 miles to kilometers:
6.1 miles * (1.61 km / 1 mile) = 9.81 km (rounded to 3 significant figures)

Therefore, the answer is choice B, 9.82 km.

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