Question

A particular plant root grows 3.5 inches per month. How many centimeters is the plant root growing per month? (1 inch = 2.54 centimeters). (2 points)

Group of answer choices

6.04 centimeters

8.89 centimeters

1.38 centimeters

0.73 centimeters

Answer 1

8.89 centimeters

Explanation:

In order to convert 3.5 inches to centimeters, we must use dimensional analysis.

3.5 inches x
`(2.54 cm)/(1 in) = 8.89cm`

Simply multiple 2.54 centimeters by 2.5 inches to find how many centimeters are in 3.5 inches. After doing that you will see that 3.5 inches equals 8.89 centimeters.

Answer 2

8.89 centimeters

Explanation: