normita is 5 feet 5 inches tall. what is her height in centimeters?
2006-10-10 15:32:22 · 7 answers · asked by lhyne d 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
5'5"=65"
1"=2.54cm so
65"*2.54cm/in=165.1cm
2006-10-10 15:34:37 · answer #1 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 17⤊ 0⤋
1ft = 12 inches
1 inch = 2.54cm
convert ft to inches first:
(5ft) X (12 inches/ft) = 60 inches
Normitas height in inches is 60inches+5inches = 65 inches
then convert inches to cm:
(65inches) X (2.54cm/inch) = 165.1 cm
2006-10-10 15:46:51 · answer #2 · answered by Masyaw 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
5*33 + 5*33/12
2006-10-10 15:38:09 · answer #3 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are 2.54cm/inch, 12 inches/ft
2006-10-10 15:34:38 · answer #4 · answered by kentclark_007 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
5.5 in 2.54cm
------ x -------- = 13.97cm (in. cancel)
1_____ 1in
1in = 2.54cm
Try http://www.onlineconversion.com/length_common.htm
I hope this helps!
2006-10-10 15:42:22 · answer #5 · answered by Trish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's just about 166cm..give or take a small bit.. close enough?
2006-10-10 15:39:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
65x2.54
2006-10-10 15:43:23 · answer #7 · answered by Doug S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋