Question

use the given conversion factor to convert 9 in to cm. 1 in = 2.54 cm 9 in = ? cm

Explanation:

Step1: Set up conversion

We know 1 in = 2.54 cm, and we want to convert 9 in.
Let \(x\) be the length in cm for 9 in. We can set up a proportion \(\frac{1}{2.54}=\frac{9}{x}\).

Step2: Cross - multiply

Cross - multiplying gives us \(1\times x=9\times2.54\).

Step3: Calculate result

\(x = 9\times2.54=22.86\) cm.

Answer:

22.86