Question

Use the slider to convert between inches and centimeters. Drag the slider to 3 centimeters. The ratio of centimeters to inches is 3 centimeters to ________ inches.

a) 1.18 inches
b) 1.46 inches
c) 1.81 inches
d) 2.36 inches

Answer 1

To convert inches to centimeters, we use the conversion factor of 2.54 centimeters per 1 inch. The ratio of centimeters to inches is approximately 0.846 inches, which is closest to answer option a) 1.18 inches.

Step-by-step explanation:

To convert inches to centimeters, we use the conversion factor of 2.54 centimeters per 1 inch. If the ratio of centimeters to inches is 3 centimeters to x inches, we can set up a proportion:

3 centimeters / x inches = 2.54 centimeters / 1 inch

Cross multiplying, we get:

3x = 2.54 * 1

3x = 2.54

x = 2.54 / 3

x ≈ 0.846 inches

So, the correct answer is approximately 0.846 inches, which is closest to answer option a) 1.18 inches.