SOLUTION: A book is 14 centimeters wide. Convert this width to inches. The width of the book is __ in. ​(Round to two decimal places as​ needed.)

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Question 1180415: A book is 14 centimeters wide. Convert this width to inches.
The width of the book is __ in.
​(Round to two decimal places as​ needed.)
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, greenestamps:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5.51 inches
Answer by greenestamps(13200)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Multiply the given measurement by an appropriate unit fraction -- a fraction whose numerator and denominator are equivalent measures but in different units.
            1 inch      14
   14 cm * --------- = ---- inches
            2.54 cm    2.54

Use a calculator and round as directed.
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