The Chinstrap Penguin about 68.58 centimeters tall whilethe Emperor penguin is 1.143 meters tall. How many centimeters taller is
1 answer:
Answer:
45.72 cm
Step-by-step explanation:
Given: Height of the Chinstrap Penguin= 68.58 cm
Height of the Emperor penguin= 1.143 meter
Lets calculate the height of Emperor penguin in centimeter.
Remember, 1 meter = 100 centimeter
∴ Converting the unit of height of Emperor penguin.
∴ Height of Emperor penguin is 114.3 cm.
Now, comparing the height of Chinstrap penguin and Emperor penguin´s height.
∴ The Emperor penguin is 45.72 cm taller than Chinstrap penguin.
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