Question

Using the conversions given, convert 5 inches to millimeters (round to the nearest whole millimeter).

A) 12.7 mm
B) 25.4 mm
C) 127 mm
D) 254 mm

Answer 1

Option C) 127 mm

Explanation:

we know that

1 in=25.4 mm

so

using proportion

`(1)/(25.4)(in)/(mm)=(5)/(x)(in)/(mm)\\ \\x=25.4*5\\ \\x=127\ mm`