Question

There are 2.54 centimeters in an inch how many inches are in 51.78 centimeters round to the nearest tenths

Answer 1

2.54 cm in 1 inch......how many inches in 51.78 cm...

51.78 / 2.54 = 20.4 inches <==

or this way...
2.54 / 1 = 51.78 / x....2.54 cm to 1 in = 51.78 cm to x inches
cross multiply
(2.54)(x) = 51.78)(1)
2.54x = 51.78
x = 51.78 / 2.54
x = 20.4 inches <==