Fernando is 6 1/4 feet tall. If one inch equals 2.54 centimeters, what is Fernando's height in centimeters?
My answer is 15.49 centimeters. Is my answer correct? If not please show me how to work it out.
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6.25 * 12 * 2.54 = _______ cm
I see what I did wrong. Thank you Ms. Sue!
You're welcome, Tim. :-)
15.59
What is the correct answer
To convert Fernando's height from feet to centimeters, we need to use the conversion factor: 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters.
First, we need to convert Fernando's height from a mixed number to an improper fraction. The mixed number 6 1/4 can be converted to an improper fraction as follows:
6 1/4 = (6 * 4 + 1) / 4 = 25 / 4
Next, we multiply the height in feet by the conversion factor to get the height in inches:
Height in inches = (25 / 4) * 12 (since there are 12 inches in a foot)
Now, we can convert the height from inches to centimeters by multiplying it by the conversion factor:
Height in centimeters = Height in inches * 2.54
Calculating step by step:
Height in inches = (25 / 4) * 12 = 300 / 4 = 75 inches
Height in centimeters = 75 inches * 2.54 = 190.5 centimeters
Therefore, Fernando's height is 190.5 centimeters, not 15.49 centimeters.