Question

victor is measuring his bodily dimensions. his neck is 14.72 inches in circumference, and his forearm is 25.81 centimeters long. there are 2.54 centimeters in 1 inch. which of victors measurements is longer, and by what percent?
a. victors forearm is 75.34% longer than the circumference of his neck.
b. victors forearm is 43.66% longer than the circumference of his neck.
c. the circumference of victors neck is 57.03% longer than his forearm.
d. the circumference of victors neck is 44.86% longer than his forearm.

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

Convert neck circumference to centimeters

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Compare the two measurements

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Calculate the percentage difference

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Identify the correct option

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$$ \text{The circumference of Victor's neck is } 44.86\% \text{ longer than his forearm.} $$

Answer:

• a. Victor's forearm is 75.34% longer than the circumference of his neck.
• b. Victor's forearm is 43.66% longer than the circumference of his neck.
• c. The circumference of Victor's neck is 57.03% longer than his forearm.
• d. The circumference of Victor's neck is 44.86% longer than his forearm. (Correct answer)