Question

the height of a lamp is 100 centimeters. how tall is the lamp in inches? round to the nearest hundredth, if necessary. 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters 25.4 in. 39.37 in. 54.62 in. 254 in.

Explanation:

Step1: Set up conversion formula

Since $1 \text{ inch} = 2.54 \text{ cm}$, inches = $\frac{\text{centimeters}}{2.54}$

Step2: Substitute the given value

$\text{Height in inches} = \frac{100}{2.54}$

Step3: Calculate and round

$\frac{100}{2.54} \approx 39.37$

Answer:

39.37 in.