Darrian has been told he is 193 cm tall. He needs to convert this measurement in centimeters into inches. He knows that 1 in. equals 2.54 cm. Is he taller than his 6 ft. 6 in. brother?(1 point)

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To convert Darrian's height from centimeters to inches, we can use the conversion factor provided: 1 inch equals 2.54 centimeters.

First, we can find out how many inches are in 193 cm by using the formula:

\[ \text{inches} = \frac{\text{cm}}{2.54} \]

So, we calculate:

\[ \text{inches} = \frac{193 \text{ cm}}{2.54} \approx 76.0 \text{ inches} \]

Next, to determine if Darrian is taller than his brother, we need to convert his brother's height of 6 feet 6 inches into inches. There are 12 inches in a foot, so:

\[ 6 \text{ ft} = 6 \times 12 = 72 \text{ inches} \]

Adding the additional 6 inches:

\[ 72 \text{ inches} + 6 \text{ inches} = 78 \text{ inches} \]

Now we can compare their heights:

  • Darrian: 76 inches
  • Brother: 78 inches

Since 76 inches is less than 78 inches, Darrian is not taller than his brother.