Question

1. One inch equals 2.54 centimeters. How many centimeters tall is a 76-inch man?

Answer 1

193.04 cm

Explanation:

So let's line up our corresponding information.

1 inch=2.54 cm

76 in =x cm

This is already setup for you to write a proportion:

`(1)/(76)=(2.54)/(x)`

Cross multiply:

`1(x)=76(2.54)`

Multiply:

`x=193.04`

Answer 2

193.04

Explanation:

If one inch equals 2.54 centimeters, a 76-inch tall man is 193.04 centimeters.

1 inch = 2.54 centimeters

76 inches

2.54 x 76 = 193.04