Question

Measure the width of a sheet of a standard-sized (8.5in x 11.0in) loose-leaf notebook paper. Make the measurement in centimeters and Express the answer with the correct number of significant figures.

Answer 1

Answer: width = 27.94 cm

Step-by-step explanation:

Given a sheet of a standard-sized (8.5in x 11.0in) loose-leaf notebook paper.

From the value given, the width is 11.0 inches

To make the measurement in centimeters, we will convert inches into centimeters.

1 inche = 2.54 centimeters

That is, 11 × 2.54 centimeters = 27.94 cm.

Therefore, the width is 27.94 cm.