Solve the Problem $2.54$ Create a Function $\mathrm { f } ( \mathrm { x } )$

question 87

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-To convert inches to centimeters, multiply the number of inches by $2.54$ . Create a function, $\mathrm { f } ( \mathrm { x } )$ , that converts $x$ inches to centimeters.

• A) \(f ( x ) = x - 2.54\)
• B) \(f ( x ) = \frac { x } { 254 }\)
• C) \(f ( x ) = \frac { 2.54 } { x }\)
• D) \(f ( x ) = 2.54 x\)

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