Question

Students will convert the two measurements: The averaged and the one from the state ID, from feet-inches to feet. Show the operations for both. Example: If you have inches, convert it to feet. 1 foot and 6 inches is 1.5 ft (6/12 = 0.5; any inch over 0.2 will convert to feet). Show work for conversion to feet.

Options:
A) 2 feet and 8 inches
B) 3 feet and 10 inches
C) 4 feet and 5 inches
D) 5 feet and 2 inches

Answer 1

To convert feet-inches to feet, divide the inches by 12 and round to the nearest tenth. Option D) 5 feet and 2 inches is the correct converted measurement.

Step-by-step explanation:

To convert feet-inches to feet, divide the inches by 12. If the decimal part is 0.2 or greater, round up to the next whole number. Let's apply this process to the given options:

A) 2 feet and 8 inches = 2 + (8/12) = 2.67 feet, rounded to 2.7 feet.

B) 3 feet and 10 inches = 3 + (10/12) = 3.83 feet, rounded to 3.8 feet.

C) 4 feet and 5 inches = 4 + (5/12) = 4.42 feet, rounded to 4.4 feet.

D) 5 feet and 2 inches = 5 + (2/12) = 5.17 feet, rounded to 5.2 feet.

Based on the conversion, the correct answer is option D) 5 feet and 2 inches.