Twelve inches equal to how many centimeters?
Correct answer: A. 30.48
- A. 30.48
- B. 29
- C. 34.12
- D. 24
Explanation
The exact conversion is 1 inch = 2.54 cm. Therefore, 12 inches = 12 inches x 2.54 cm per inch = 30.48 cm. The likely mistake is choosing 29 cm by using an incorrect approximate conversion instead of 2.54 cm per inch.
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