The approximate heights of two of the world's tallest mountains are given. Determine which is the taller mountain and by how many meters. Round to the nearest meter.
Cho Oyu: 8188meters and Nanga Parbat: 26,660feet
To compare the heights of the two mountains, we need to convert Nanga Parbat's height from feet to meters. We know that 1 foot is approximately 0.3048 meters, so we can use that conversion factor:
26,660 feet x 0.3048 meters/foot = 8,126.8 meters (rounded to the nearest tenth)
Now we can compare the heights of Cho Oyu and Nanga Parbat:
Cho Oyu: 8188 meters
Nanga Parbat: 8126 meters
Nanga Parbat is the taller mountain by 8126 - 8188 = 38 meters (rounded to the nearest meter).
To compare the heights of Cho Oyu and Nanga Parbat, we need to convert the height of Nanga Parbat from feet to meters.
1 foot is approximately 0.3048 meters.
Converting the height of Nanga Parbat into meters:
26,660 feet * 0.3048 meters/foot = 8113.37 meters (rounded to the nearest meter).
Now we can compare the heights:
Cho Oyu: 8188 meters
Nanga Parbat: 8113 meters
Comparing the heights, Cho Oyu is taller than Nanga Parbat by:
8188 meters - 8113 meters = 75 meters.
Therefore, Cho Oyu is taller than Nanga Parbat by approximately 75 meters.