Question

A 2-column table with 5 rows. Column 1 is labeled inches with entries 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Column 2 is labeled centimeters with entries 2.54, 5.08, 7.62, 10.16, 12.7. An arrow goes from 1 to 5 and a second arrow goes from 2.54 to 12.7.
5 inches is
times as big as 1 inch.
12.7 centimeters is
times as big as 2.54 centimeters.

Answer 1

To determine how many times larger 5 inches is compared to 1 inch, you can use the following calculation:

\[
\text{Times larger} = \frac{5 \text{ inches}}{1 \text{ inch}} = 5
\]

So, **5 inches is 5 times as big as 1 inch**.

Next, for the comparison of 12.7 centimeters to 2.54 centimeters, the calculation is:

\[
\text{Times larger} = \frac{12.7 \text{ cm}}{2.54 \text{ cm}} \approx 5
\]

So, **12.7 centimeters is approximately 5 times as big as 2.54 centimeters**.

In summary:
- **5 inches is 5 times as big as 1 inch.**
- **12.7 centimeters is approximately 5 times as big as 2.54 centimeters.**