Question

For each measurement in the first column, write the equivalent number of inches in the second column. MeasurementMeasurement in Inches3 feet 4 inches404 feet 6 inches5 feet 7 inches3 feet 10 inches6 yards

Answer 1

The conversion factor for feet to inches is:

`12\text{ inches = 1 foot}`

The conversion factor for yards to inches is:

`36\text{ inches = 1 yard}`

Solution

II : 4 feet 6 inches to inches

`\begin{gathered} =\text{ 4 }*\text{ 12 + 6} \\ =\text{ 54 inches} \end{gathered}`

III: 5 feet 7 inches to inches :

`\begin{gathered} =\text{ 5 }*\text{ 12 + 7} \\ =\text{ 67 inches } \end{gathered}`

IV: 3 feet 10 inches :

`\begin{gathered} =\text{ 3 }*\text{ 12 + 10 } \\ =\text{ 46 inches} \end{gathered}`

V : 6 yards:

`\begin{gathered} =\text{ 6 }*\text{ 36 } \\ =\text{ 216 inches } \end{gathered}`