Problema Solution
the number of centimeters, y, in a linear measurement varies directly with the number of inches, x, in the measurement. Pablo's height is 152.4 centimeters or 60 inches. What is Maria's height in centimeters if she is 64 inches tall?
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152.4 centimeters is given as equal to 60 inches
(centimeters/inches)*inches will solve for the height in centimeters:
(152.4/60)*64
162.56
Maria's height is approximately 162.6 centimeters.