Problema Solution

hat size are determined by measuring the circumference of one's head in either inches or centimeters. use ration and proportion to complete the following table.

hat size head circumference head circumference

(to nearest 1/5 inch) (to nearest centimeter)

7 3/8 23 1/5 59

7 1/4 ___________ ____________

(for the first answer box, round to the nearest fifth inch as needed. For the second answer box, round to the nearest centimeter as needed.)

Answer provided by our tutors

7.375/7.25 = 23.2/x

7.375x = 168.2

x = 22.8

 

the answer for the first box is: 22.8

7.375/7.25 = 59/x

7.375x = 427.75

x = 58

the answer for the second box is: 58