Question

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There are 2.54 centimeters in 1 inch. There are 100 centimeters in 1 meter.
To the nearest meter, how many meters are in 275 inches? Enter the answer in the box.
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Answer 1

7 m

Explanation:

We are told that;

100 cm = 1 m

Thus; 2.54 cm = 2.54 × 1/100 = 0.0254 m

This means that;

1 inch = 0.0254 m

Thus; 275 inches will give; 275 × 0.0254/1 = 6.985 m

Approximating to the nearest metre gives 7 m