Question

We have a shape that has an area of 112 inches squared. Convert the units to centimeters squared. (HINT: Perform multiple conversions). Don’t forget to show your work.

Answer 1

722.5792 cm²

Explanation:

1 in ≈ 2.54 cm

Squaring both sides:

⇒ (1 in)² ≈ (2.54 cm)²

Apply exponent rule (ab)² = a²b²

⇒ (1)² in² ≈ (2.54)² cm²

⇒ 1 in² ≈ 6.4516 cm²

Therefore, to convert an area measured in inches squared to centimeters squared, multiply by 6.4516:

⇒ 112 in² ≈ (112 × 6.4516) cm²

= 722.5792 cm²