"A person's height is approximately 5 feet 2 inches: Express this height in the following terms: (a) meters (b) centimeters cm"
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Since 1 foot equals 12 inches, you multiply the number of feet by 12 and add the remaining inches. For a person who is 5 feet 2 inches tall, the calculation would be as follows: \(5 \times 12 + 2 = 60 + 2 = 62\) inches. Show more…
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