Med Math: Metric Conversions Question #16

Question

An infant’s head circumference is 37.8 cm (_____ mm).

Answers

1. 3.78
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2. 378
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3. 95.5
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4. 0. 372
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Explanation

DA solution = 10 mm/1 cm x 38.2 cm/1 = 378 mm
Ratio solution = 10 mm/1 cm = x mm/ 37.8 cm

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