Final answer:
The chemistry student's height is converted to 62.6 inches using the conversion factor of 1 inch to 2.54 cm, and her weight is converted to 101 pounds using the conversion of 1 kg to 2.20462 pounds.
Step-by-step explanation:
A chemistry student is 159 cm tall and weighs 45.8 kg. We need to convert her height and weight to inches and pounds respectively.
To convert from centimeters to inches, we use the conversion factor where 1 inch is equivalent to 2.54 centimeters. Therefore, the student's height in inches is calculated as follows:
Height in inches = 159 cm ÷ 2.54 cm/in = 62.6 inches
For weight from kilograms to pounds, the conversion factor is that 1 kilogram is equal to approximately 2.20462 pounds. So, the student's weight in pounds is:
Weight in pounds = 45.8 kg × 2.20462 lbs/kg = 101 pounds
The correct answers are therefore 62.6 inches and 101 pounds.