SOLUTION: How many cm are there in 1 yard if there are 2.54 cm per inch?

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Question 905296: How many cm are there in 1 yard if there are 2.54 cm per inch?
Found 2 solutions by Math_Boss, josgarithmetic:
Answer by Math_Boss(45) About Me  (Show Source):
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yard is equal to 3 feet.
1foot+1foot+1foot=3feet.
1 foot = 12 inches.
1 yard = 36 inches.
1 inch = 2.54 cm.
36 inches = 2.54 x 36 = 91.44 cm
1 yard = 91.44 cm
Ans:91.44 cm

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1 yard = 36 inches
and you already know 1 inch =2.54 centimeters.

Use ratios and keep the units with the numbers. Make a chain of connected factors with the needed conversion ratios or ratio.

Start with 1 yard.

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