To determine how long a stick measuring 9.5 inches is in centimeters, we use the conversion factor that 1 inch is equivalent to 2.54 centimeters.
1. Identify the length in inches and the conversion factor:
- Given length in inches: 9.5 inches
- Conversion factor: 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters
2. Set up the multiplication to convert inches to centimeters:
[tex]\[
\text{Length in centimeters} = \text{Length in inches} \times \text{Conversion factor}
\][/tex]
Using the numbers provided:
[tex]\[
\text{Length in centimeters} = 9.5 \, \text{inches} \times 2.54 \, \text{cm/inch}
\][/tex]
3. Calculate the length in centimeters:
[tex]\[
\text{Length in centimeters} = 9.5 \times 2.54 = 24.13 \, \text{cm}
\][/tex]
Thus, a stick measuring 9.5 inches is 24.13 centimeters long. Therefore, the correct answer is:
- O 24.13 centimeters
