The diameter of a regulation NBA basketball is about 9.5 inches. There are are approximately 2.54 centimeters in 1 inch.

Which measurement is closest to the diameter of the basektball in centimeters?

24.13 cm

241.3 cm

2,413 cm

2.413 cm

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1 answer

The diameter of the basketball in centimeters can be calculated by multiplying 9.5 inches by 2.54 cm/inch.

9.5 inches * 2.54 cm/inch = 24.13 cm

Therefore, the measurement closest to the diameter of the basketball in centimeters is 24.13 cm.