Question

The Chinstrap Penguin about 68.58 centimeters tall whilethe Emperor penguin is 1.143 meters tall. How many centimeters taller is theEmperor penguin than the chinstrap pengin

Answer 1

45.72 cm

Explanation:

Given: Height of the Chinstrap Penguin= 68.58 cm

Height of the Emperor penguin= 1.143 meter

Lets calculate the height of Emperor penguin in centimeter.

Remember, 1 meter = 100 centimeter

∴ Converting the unit of height of Emperor penguin.

`1.143* 100= 114.3\ cm`

∴ Height of Emperor penguin is 114.3 cm.

Now, comparing the height of Chinstrap penguin and Emperor penguin´s height.

`114.3\ cm - 68.58\ cm= 45.72\ cm`

∴ The Emperor penguin is 45.72 cm taller than Chinstrap penguin.