Question

If 3 centimeters is equal to 30 millimeters, how many centimeters are in 140 millimeters?

Answer 1

14

Explanation:

You have the proportion:

3 cm: 30 millimeters

divide both sides by 3

1 cm: 10 millimeters

Then, multiply both sides by 14

14cm: 140 millimeters

So 14 centimeters are in 140 millimeters

Answer 2

14

Explanation:

divide by 10