Convert 22 and 3/8 inches to centimeters. Include in your answer the appropiate

Question

Convert 22 and 3/8 inches to centimeters. Include in your answer the appropiate number of significant figures. Explain in your answer why this is the correct number of significant figures referening the uncertaintly of measurement principal and the meaning of 1/2 of the smallest division when deciding on how many significant figures to use. Also, reference integers and rules related to significant figures (hint, infinite precision) and real numbers(hints placeholders do not count) and rules related to significant figures.

Explanation / Answer

We know that
1 Inch = 2.54 cm
hence 22 inches = 2.54*22 = 55.88 cm
and
3/8) inches = (3/8)*2.54 = 0.9525 cm
If the no. of significant digit is not mentioned then we generall take up to four significant digits.
As we have taken in both cases.

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