Final answer:
Alicia's height of 5 feet 2 inches is converted to inches (62 inches) and then multiplied by the conversion factor 2.54 cm per inch, resulting in a height of 157.48 cm.
Step-by-step explanation:
To convert Alicia's height from feet and inches to centimeters, we will first convert her height into inches only and then use the conversion factor 2.54 centimeters per inch to get the final measurement in centimeters. Alicia is 5 feet 2 inches tall. We know there are 12 inches in a foot, so converting 5 feet to inches:
- 5 feet × 12 inches/foot = 60 inches.
Adding the additional 2 inches:
- 60 inches + 2 inches = 62 inches in total.
Now, using the conversion factor:
- 62 inches × 2.54 cm/inch = 157.48 cm.
Alicia's height in centimeters is 157.48 cm.