Question

Two students, Stella and Vladimir, completed the conversion

statement 12 feet 8 inches =
inches.
Stella stated that 12 feet 8 inches = 152 inches.
Vladimir stated that 12 feet 8 inches = 9 inches.
Which student is incorrect? Explain.
1. Highlight the measurement to be converted.
2. Into what units do the students need to convert the given
measurement? Explain.

Answer 1

The measurement to be converted is 12 feet 8 inches.

The students need to convert the given measurement into inches. This is because they are trying to find the equivalent length in inches of 12 feet 8 inches.

Stella is incorrect. 12 feet is equal to 144 inches, not 152 inches. To convert feet to inches, we multiply the number of feet by 12.

Vladimir is also incorrect. He is only considering the 8 inches and not the 12 feet. To find the total length in inches, we need to first convert the 12 feet to inches (12 feet x 12 inches/foot = 144 inches) and then add the 8 inches, giving a total of 144 + 8 = 152 inches.

So, the correct answer is 12 feet 8 inches = 152 inches.

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