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Given that 1 in. 2.54 cm exactly, indicate what conversion factor is appropriate to convert 12.3 in.to centimeters; to convert 63.52 cm to inches.
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It is given that 1 inch is exactly equal to 2.54 cm. This is our conversion factor which we will use to convert inches to centimeters and vice versa. Show more…
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