When arranging the following from smallest to largest, what is the correct order: 14 inches, 1 foot, 0.4 yard, 15 cm?

To determine the correct order of the given measurements from smallest to largest, it is essential to first convert each measurement into a consistent unit for accurate comparison.

1. 14 inches: This measurement is already in inches, so we retain it as 14 inches.
2. 1 foot: Since there are 12 inches in a foot, 1 foot equals 12 inches.

3. 0.4 yard: There are 36 inches in a yard (3 feet × 12 inches). To convert 0.4 yards to inches, multiply 0.4 by 36, which gives us 14.4 inches.
4. 15 cm: To convert centimeters to inches, we use the conversion factor that 1 inch is approximately 2.54 cm. Therefore, 15 cm divided by 2.54 cm/inch gives approximately 5.91 inches.

Now, we can summarize the converted measurements:

• 15 cm ≈ 5.91 inches
• 1 foot = 12 inches
• 0.4 yard = 14.4 inches
• 14 inches = 14 inches

Arranging these converted values from smallest to largest:

• **15 cm