Which of the following is the best estimate of the number of centimeters in 1 yard? (Note 1 yard = 3 feet, 1 foot = 12 inches, 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters)

a. 90

b. 180

c. 36

d. 72

Question

Which of the following is the best estimate of the number of centimeters in 1 yard? (Note 1 yard = 3 feet, 1 foot = 12 inches, 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters)

a. 90

b. 180

c. 36

d. 72

chosenmatt · Answer

what did you come up with so far?

anonymous · Answer

1 inch = 2.54 cm
12 inches = 12*2.54 = 30.48 cm

1 foot = 12 inches
1 foot = 30.48 cms
3 feet = 3*30.48 cms = 91.44cms

1 yard = 3feet 
1 yard = 91.44 cms