The Italian size of a suit jacket is \(N\) centimeters, where \(N\) is the linear distance between the armpits when the

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The Italian size of a suit jacket is \(N\) centimeters, where \(N\) is the linear distance between the armpits when the jacket is laid on a flat surface. The American size of a suit jacket is \(P\) inches, where \(P\) is twice the linear distance between the armpits when the jacket is laid on a flat surface. If, for a particular jacket, \(N = P + 10,\) which of the following is closest to the value of \(N?\) (One inch is approximately \(2.54\) centimeters.)

A. 36
B. 47
C. 58
D. 65
E. 72

Answer: B

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