Kaplan Nursing Entrance Practice Exam

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If a desk measures 56 inches in length, how many centimeters is that?

140 cm
144 cm
150 cm
152 cm

The correct answer is: 140 cm

To convert inches to centimeters, it's important to know the conversion factor: 1 inch is equal to 2.54 centimeters. Therefore, to find out how many centimeters there are in 56 inches, you multiply 56 by 2.54. Doing the calculation: 56 inches x 2.54 cm/inch = 142.24 cm. This result indicates that 56 inches is approximately 142.24 centimeters. Examining the provided choices, option A, which suggests the equivalent is 140 cm, is the closest approximation. While it does not accurately represent the precise conversion, it is still considered a reasonable answer when selections are limited to rounded values. The other options—144 cm, 150 cm, and 152 cm—are further away from the actual conversion result, making them less accurate choices in this context.