Knowing That There are 2

Question

Knowing that there are 2.54 cm per inch, a person that is 5'5" in height would be ________ cm tall.
A)16.51
B)165.1
C)25.4
D)25.6
E)255.9

Accepted Answer

To convert feet and inches to centimeters, we first need to convert the feet to inches by multiplying by 12 (since there are 12 inches in a foot).

5 feet x 12 inches = 60 inches

Then, we add the remaining inches:

60 inches + 5 inches = 65 inches

Finally, we convert inches to centimeters by multiplying by 2.54:

65 inches x 2.54 = 165.1 cm

Therefore, the person is 165.1 cm tall. Choice B is the correct answer.