Question

Martha measured the perimeter of a painting as 212 centimeters. If framing boards are labeled in inches, which board length will give her enough material to frame the painting? Note: 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters.

96 inhes
72 inches
48 inches
36 inches

Answer 1

• Answer:

a) 96 inches

• Explanation:

2.54cm ................ 1 inch

212cm ...................x inches

x = 212cm×1in/2.54cm = 83.46 inches

a) 96 inches