Question

(56 pts.)

At birth, the ratio of a baby's head length to the length of the rest of its body is 1:3. If a baby's total body length is 22 inches, how long is the baby's head?

Answer 1

Answer: 5.5 inches

Step-by-step explanation: 1(1+3) x 22=1/4 x 22=5.5inches

Answer 2

5.5 inches

Explanation:

the length of the baby's head =

1/(1+3) × 22 = ¼×22 = 5.5 inches