Final answer:
To convert 17 meters to feet, multiply by the conversion factor 3.28084 to get 55.7748 feet, which rounds to 55.8 feet. The correct answer is a) 55.8 feet.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student is asked to convert a length of 17 meters to feet to the nearest tenth of a foot. To make this conversion, we use the conversion factor that 1 meter is equivalent to approximately 3.28084 feet. The calculation is as follows:
17 meters * 3.28084 feet/meter = 55.7748 feet
The length of the patio rounded to the nearest tenth of a foot is 55.8 feet. Therefore, the correct answer is a) 55.8 feet.