Question

James was supposed to measure the circumference of three trees as homework for science class. When he got to class the next day, he realized that he measured the trees in inches instead of centimeters.

One tree had a circumference of 41 inches. What is the tree's circumference in centimeters?

Hint: 1 inch equals 2.5 cm
A.
102.5 cm
B.
27 cm
C.
135 cm
D.
16 cm

Answer 1

`\huge\boxed{\sf 102.5\ cm}`

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that,

Circumference = C = 41 inches

Also,

1 inch = 2.5 cm

Multiply 41 to both sides

41 inches = 2.5 × 41 cm

41 inches = 102.5 cm

So, The tree has a circumference of 102.5 cm.

`\rule[225]{225}{2}`