Question

1. A roll of wire holds 3 meters of wire.

About how many inches of wire does
the roll hold ?

Answer 1

3 meters ≈ 118 inches

Explanation:

1 meter = 3.28084 feet

1 foot = 12 inches

3 · 3.28084 = 9.84252

9.84252 · 12 = 118.11024

Answer 2

Explanation:

1 meter = 39.3701, by definition.

3 meters = 3*(39.3701)

3 meters of wire = 118 inches