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40. A lung tumor measuring 2.1 cm was detected in a patient. What are the equivalent dimensions in millimeters and in inches?

Solution

Tumor size = 2.1cm

in millimetres

1 cm = 10 millimetres

2.1 cm = 2.1 * 10 millimetres

2.1 cm = 21 millimetres

in inches

1 cm = 0.393701 inches

2.1 cm = 2.1 * 0.393701 inches

2.1 cm = 0.826772 inches