Question

Given that 1 inch is approximately 2.54 centimeters, how many inches are in 2 centimeters? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.​

Answer 1

0.7874 inches

Explanation:

divide

2 / 2.54

Answer 2

0.8 in (nearest tenth)

Explanation:

`\sf Given \ 2.54 \ cm \approx 1 \ in`

`\sf \implies 1 \ cm \approx (1)/(2.54)=(50)/(127) \ in`

`\sf \implies 2 \ cm \approx (50)/(127)\cdot 2= (100)/(127) =0.8\ in \ (nearest \ tenth)`