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Which of the following measurements is the approximate metric equivalent of 7 inches?

A. 3.2 cm

B. 2.8 cm

C. 15.4 cm

D. 17.8 cm

Answer Explanation:

Use the relation 1 inch=2.54 cm to change 7 inches to cm

Thus, 7 inches is about 17.8 cm.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Math

  • Q #1: Which of the following is the mostly likely weight of a pencil?

    A. 25 kg

    B. 25 cm

    C. 25 mg

    D. 25 g

    Answer Explanation

    The most likely weight of pencil is 25 g, because a pencil is a lighter object which is measured in grams.

  • Q #2: Which of the following values is the greatest?

    A. 4.25

    B. 10/3

    C. 4.4

    D. 9/2

    Answer Explanation

    To compare the given values, convert them to the same number format. In this case, convert the given fractions into equivalent decimals.

    10/3=3.3333…..

    9/2=4.5

    Thus, the numbers become 4.25, 3.333…, 4.4, 4.5

    Now arranging them in ascending order becomes 3.333…., 4.25, 4.4, 4.5

    From the above, 4.5 is the greatest value.

  • Q #3: Which of the following is the median of the data set below?? 5, -3, 10, -2, 0

    A. 10

    B. 0

    C. 5

    D. 2

    Answer Explanation

    Organize the date set from the smallest to the largest as:

    -3, -2, 0, 5, 10

    Median means one that is at the middle, and from the above-given data set, 0 falls at the middle.