Question

To convert centimeters to inches, we multiply the measurement in centimeters by 2.54. Identify the type of relation between centimeters and inches.. . linear or nonlinear?

Answer 1

Converting centimeters to the units of inches, we have to multiply a value with 2.54. From this, we can say that the relationship is linear. A linear relationship can be represented by an equation such as:

y = kx

For this case, k is 2.54. When the measurement in centimeters increase, its form in inches units as well increase.