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Converting Measurements between Systems

Question 10 • DAEP - Math 7 A (20 DAY TERM)

The table shows conversions of common units of length.Unit of LengthCustomary System UnitsMetric System Units1 inch2.54 centimeters1 foot0.3048 meters1 mile1.61 kilometersApproximately how many inches are in 2500 millimeters?

Answer
A
64 inches
B
98 inches
C
635 inches
D
984 inches

Explanation

Since 10 millimeters equal 1 centimeter, 2500 millimeters equal 250 centimeters. Using the conversion 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters, calculate 250 ÷ 2.54 ≈ 98.4 inches, which rounds to about 98 inches. So the correct choice is B, 98 inches.

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