Final answer:
To convert 8 meters 50 centimeters to inches, add 800 centimeters (8 meters) and 50 centimeters to get 850 centimeters. Then, divide 850 by the conversion factor of 2.54 centimeters per inch, which gives approximately 334.65 inches.
Step-by-step explanation:
To convert 8 meters 50 centimeters into inches, we first need to express the entire length in one unit.
Since we know 1 meter is 100 centimeters, 8 meters equals 800 centimeters, and thus the total length in centimeters is 850 cm (800 cm + 50 cm).
Next, we use the conversion factor that 1 inch equals 2.54 centimeters. To find out how many inches 850 centimeters represent, we divide 850 by 2.54.
Performing the calculation:
- 850 cm ÷ 2.54 cm/inch = 334.6456692913 inches (approx)
So, 8 meters and 50 centimeters convert to approximately 334.65 inches.