Question

Carrie is 5ft 8in, how tall is she in yards?

A) 1.89 yds
B)1.89 yds
C)17.4 yds
D) 1.93 yds

Answer 1

Carrie's height of 5 feet 8 inches is equivalent to about 1.9 yards after converting her total height into inches and then into yards using the conversion factor of 36 inches per yard.

Step-by-step explanation:

To convert Carrie's height from feet and inches to yards, we need to know the conversion factors. There are 36 inches in a yard, and 1 foot is equal to 12 inches. Carrie is 5 feet 8 inches tall. First, we convert her height entirely into inches, then into yards:

5 feet x 12 inches/foot = 60 inches
8 inches (additional)
Total height in inches = 60 inches + 8 inches = 68 inches

Now, we convert inches into yards:

68 inches / 36 inches/yard = 1.888... yards

When rounded to the nearest tenth as necessary, it is approximately 1.9 yards. Therefore, the correct answer is B) 1.89 yards, assuming the typo in the options provided meant to list B) 1.89 yds as unique from option A).