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leo leo

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A newborn is measured as being 24 inches in length. How many centimeters should the nurse document for this baby's birth length?
 
  1. 50
  2. 60
  3. 70
  4. 80

Question 2

Reduce the fraction to the lowest term: __________
 
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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: cm = 2.5 cm/1 inch x 24 inches/1. Multiply the numerators (2.5 x 24). Multiply the denominators (1 x 1 = 1). 60/1 = 60 cm.

Answer to Question 2

28/3



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