Question

Bailey needs a bolt that measures 4 inches in length. When he gets to the hardware store, he discovers that the bolts are sold by centimeters. How long of a bolt, in centimeters, should Baily purchase? Label and use the double line diagram to solve

Answer 1

EXPLANATION

Let's see the facts:

Bolt length = 4 inches

Botls are sold by centimeters:

Let's cconvert the four inches into centimeters:

1 inch = 2.54 centimeters

So, 4 inches are

4x2.54 = 10.16 centimeters

The answer is 10.16 centimeters