Question

The flagpole in front of Sampson Elementary is 25 feet tall. Which of the following measures is taller than 25 feet?A. 276 inches B. 9 yds C. 8 yards D. 288 inches

Answer 1

To compare the length in different units, the convert the length in same units.

In one feet there are 12 inches and in 1 yard there are 3 feet.

Determine the 276 inches in feet.

`\begin{gathered} 276\text{ in=276}\cdot(1)/(12) \\ =23\text{ ft} \end{gathered}`

Since 23 feet is less than 25 feet. So option is incorrect.

Determine 9 yards in feet.

`\begin{gathered} 9\text{ yds=9}\cdot3 \\ =27\text{ ft} \end{gathered}`

Since 27 feet is more than 25 feet. So option B is correct.

Determine 8 yards in feet.

`\begin{gathered} 8\text{ yds=8}\cdot3 \\ =24\text{ ft} \end{gathered}`

Since 24 feet is less than 25. So option C is incorrect.

Determine 288 inches in feet.

`\begin{gathered} 288\text{ inches=288}\cdot(1)/(12) \\ =24\text{ ft} \end{gathered}`

Since 24 feet is less than 25 feet. So option D is incorrect.

Thus, 9 yards measure is taller than 25 feet. Option B is correct.