Question

There are 10 centimeters in 1 decimeter , how many decimeters are in 37 centimeters

Answer 1

Set up a proportion
x= # decimeters

10cm/1 decimeter= 37cm/x
cross multiply

10 * x= 1 * 37
10x= 37

divide both sides by 10
x= 3.7 decimeters


ANSWER: 3.7 decimeters is equivalent to 37 centimeters

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Answer 2

There are. 3.7 decimeters in 37 centimeters