Question

We know that 1 inch is approximately 2.5 cm and 1 foot is approximately 12 inches. Tom said that 2 feet is around 60 cm. Min said that 2 feet is 70 cm. Who is correct?

Answer 1

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Given:

• 1 inch = 2.5cm
• 1 foot = 12 inches

Answer:

∵ 1 foot = 12 inches,

∴ 1 foot = 12 × 2.5 or 30cm

So, 2 feet = 30 × 2

Hence, 2 feet = 60cm, and Tom is correct.

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