Question

The table shows conversions of common units of length.

Unit of Length
Customary System Units
Metric System Units
1 inch
2.54 centimeters
1 foot
0.3048 meters
1 mile
1.61 kilometers

About how many inches are equivalent to 3 meters? Round the number(s) needed in the table to the nearest tenth to find the approximate answer

A.10 inches
B.75 inches
C.100 inches
D.120 inches​

Answer 1

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Answer:

D. 120 inches​

Explanation:

inches / meters = x / 3 = 12 / 0.3

x = 3(12/0.3) = 120

There are about 120 inches in 3 meters.