Question

A typical sheet of printer paper is 8.5 inches wide and 11 inches long.
a.) Calculate the length of one sheet in cm
b.) Calculate the width of one sheet in cm?

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Given the length and width in inches

Length = 8.5in

Width = 11in

b) Convert to centimeters

1in = 2.54cm

8.5in = x

Cross multiply

x = 8.5 × 2.54

x = 21.59cm

Hence the width in cm is 21.59cm

a) 11in = y

1in = 2.54cm

Cross multiply

x = 11 × 2.54

x = 27.94cm

Hence the length in cm is 27.94cm