Question

In converting 20 inches to centimeters, what unit (omit the number) would

you place in the denominator of your ratio? Use the plural form in your
answer. Remember that there are 2.54 centimeters in 1 inch.

Answer 1

you would put inches in the denominator of the second term and centimeters in the denominator in the first term.

Explanation:

the equation would be 20in / 1cm x 2.54 / 1 in.

Answer 2

inches

Explanation:

When you use proportions, you multiply your amount by a ratio. In the numerator, it is the unit desired while in the denominator, it is the unit that you want to cancel. In this case, you want to go from inches to centimeters. The procedure is:

`20in.(2.54cm)/(1in) =51cm`

As we can see, the units in the denominator are inches.