Question

Convert. If necessary, round to the nearest tenth. (Recall: 1 in. = 2.54 cm) 16 cm a. 4.5 c. 8.5 b. 6.3 d. 6.9

Answer 1

For this case we have the following measure:

16 cm

We want to convert this value from centimeters to inches.

For this, we use the following conversion factor:

$1 in. = 2.54 cm$

So, by applying the conversion factor we have:

$(16cm) (\frac{1}{2.54}\frac{in}{cm}) = 6.3in$

Answer:

The conversion in inches is given by:

b. 6.3