1. **Problem 9: Convert Alia's height from inches to centimeters.** We know Alia's height is 56 inches. The conversion factor given is: 100 inches = 254 centimeters. To find the height in centimeters, use the proportion: $$\text{height in cm} = 56 \times \frac{254}{100}$$ 2. **Calculate:** $$56 \times 2.54 = 142.24$$ So, Alia's height is 142.24 centimeters. 3. **Problem 10: Convert Alia's height from centimeters to meters.** We know 1 meter = 100 centimeters. To convert centimeters to meters, divide by 100: $$\text{height in meters} = \frac{142.24}{100} = 1.4224$$ So, Alia's height is 1.4224 meters. **Final answers:** - Height in centimeters: 142.24 cm - Height in meters: 1.4224 m