Question

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knowing that there are $12^2 = 144$ square inches per square foot will allow you to convert between these units of area. for example, if your k contains 25 of these tiles, you can determine the size of the tiled area in square inches as follows
$25 \cancel{ft^2} \times \frac{144\\,in^2}{1\\,\cancel{ft^2}} = 3600\\,in^2$
part b
how many square centimeters are in an area of $310\\,in^2$?
express your answer numerically in square centimeters.
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area = \boxed{} $cm^2$
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Explanation:

Step1: Identify length conversion factor

1 inch = 2.54 cm

Step2: Derive area conversion factor

Since area is (length)$^2$, $1\ \text{in}^2 = (2.54\ \text{cm})^2 = 6.4516\ \text{cm}^2$

Step3: Convert given area

Multiply the given area by the conversion factor:
$310\ \text{in}^2 \times 6.4516\ \frac{\text{cm}^2}{\text{in}^2}$

Answer:

2000 (or 1999.996, rounded to a reasonable whole number)