High School

During an experiment, you take a measurement of 18.3 inches. What is this measurement in centimeters? (1 in [tex]= 2.54[/tex] cm)

A. 46.5 cm
B. 31.2 cm
C. 7.20 cm
D. 12.5 cm

Answer :

To convert a measurement from inches to centimeters, you can use the given conversion factor:

[tex]\[ 1 \text{ inch} = 2.54 \text{ cm} \][/tex]

Here's a step-by-step solution to convert 18.3 inches to centimeters:

1. Start with the measurement in inches:
[tex]\[ 18.3 \text{ inches} \][/tex]

2. Use the conversion factor to convert inches to centimeters:
[tex]\[ 18.3 \text{ inches} \times 2.54 \text{ cm per inch} \][/tex]

3. Perform the multiplication:
[tex]\[ 18.3 \times 2.54 = 46.482 \][/tex]

Therefore, the measurement in centimeters is:
[tex]\[ 46.482 \text{ cm} \][/tex]

Among the given options, the closest value to [tex]\( 46.482 \text{ cm} \)[/tex] is [tex]\( 46.5 \text{ cm} \)[/tex].

The correct answer is:
A. [tex]\( 46.5 \text{ cm} \)[/tex]