One of the rows in the table has an error and does not have the same ratio as the other rows. Which explains how to correct the error in the table?

Conversion Chart

Feet
Centimeters
Row 1
3
91.44
Row 2
6
172.88
Row 3
7
213.36
Row 4
9
274.32
Row 1 should show 3 feet is equivalent to 92.44 centimeters.
Row 2 should show 6 feet is equivalent to 182.88 centimeters.
Row 3 should show 7 feet is equivalent to 223.36 centimeters.
Row 4 should show 9 feet is equivalent to 284.32 centimeters.

1 answer

To correct the error in the conversion chart, we need to ensure that the values for centimeters are accurately reflecting the conversion from feet using the correct conversion factor. The correct conversion factor from feet to centimeters is:

1 foot = 30.48 centimeters.

Using this conversion factor, we can calculate the correct values for each row as follows:

  • Row 1: 3 feet = 3 × 30.48 = 91.44 centimeters (Row 1 is already correct).

  • Row 2: 6 feet = 6 × 30.48 = 182.88 centimeters (Row 2 is correct as per the correction you mentioned).

  • Row 3: 7 feet = 7 × 30.48 = 213.36 centimeters (Row 3 is correct as per the correction you mentioned).

  • Row 4: 9 feet = 9 × 30.48 = 274.32 centimeters (Row 4 is correct as per the correction you mentioned).

Now let's identify the error you pointed out about Row 1. The suggested correction states Row 1 should show 3 feet equal to 92.44 centimeters; however, this is incorrect based on calculations. The correct value for 3 feet is 91.44 centimeters.

Therefore, no corrections need to be made to Row 1, as it is accurate.

To summarize the correct values based on the proper calculations:

  • Row 1: 3 feet = 91.44 centimeters
  • Row 2: 6 feet = 182.88 centimeters
  • Row 3: 7 feet = 213.36 centimeters
  • Row 4: 9 feet = 274.32 centimeters

Make sure to confirm that the previous suggestions about Row 1's and Row 4's values were accurate according to the correct conversion factor. The other rows are already correct according to the accurate calculations provided.