Answer :
Final answer:
To convert a person's height of 6 ft 1.0 in to meters, convert feet to inches, sum the height in inches, and then convert to meters using the conversion factor 1 meter = 39.37 inches. The calculation gives a result of approximately 1.85 meters.
Explanation:
To find the height in meters of a person who is 6 ft 1.0 in tall, you need to first convert feet and inches to inches (1 foot = 12 inches), then convert the total inches to meters (1 meter = 39.37 inches).
First, convert feet to inches:
- 6 ft × 12 in/ft = 72 in
Now add the extra inches:
- 72 in + 1.0 in = 73 in
Finally, convert the inches to meters:
- 73 in × (1 meter / 39.37 in) = 1.8542 meters
So, the person's height in meters is approximately 1.85 meters, which corresponds to option (a).
