Complete each statement. (Round to the nearest hundredth.)

72 in. � _________ cm

If < � > is supposed to be an = sign, then multiply 72 by 2.54 cm/inch and round off the answer. Actually you won't have to round off because the number you get should end with .88000

The 2.54 conversion factor is exact, by the way. It is not a rounded-off approximation.

13.5

To convert inches to centimeters, you can use the conversion factor 2.54 centimeters equals 1 inch.

To complete the statement, you need to convert 72 inches to centimeters.

72 inches * 2.54 centimeters/1 inch = 182.88 centimeters

Rounded to the nearest hundredth, the complete statement is:

72 in. = 182.88 cm