A table has a height of 36.0 inches. How many centimeters is this?

(Note: 1 in [tex]= 2.54 \, \text{cm}[/tex])

A. 91.4 cm
B. 14.2 cm
C. 29.5 cm
D. 74.2 cm



Answer :

To convert the height of the table from inches to centimeters, you need to use the conversion factor that relates inches to centimeters.

1 inch is equivalent to 2.54 centimeters.

Here's the step-by-step approach:

1. Identify the height in inches: The height of the table is given as 36.0 inches.
2. Use the conversion factor: 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters.
3. Multiply the height in inches by the conversion factor to get the height in centimeters:

Height in centimeters = Height in inches Conversion factor

Height in centimeters = 36.0 inches
2.54 centimeters/inch

4. Perform the multiplication:

Height in centimeters = 36.0 * 2.54

The result of the multiplication gives us the height in centimeters:

Height in centimeters = 91.44 centimeters

So, the height of the table in centimeters is approximately 91.4 cm.

Therefore, the correct answer is:
A. 91.4 cm