Question

A street sign is
73 inches tall. How tall is it in feet and inches?

Answer 1

Answer: 6 feet and one inch

Explanation:

We know there are 12 inches in a foot. The nearest multiple of 12, below 73, is 72.

73 - 72 = 1 inch

72 / 12 = 6 feet

6 feet + 1 inch = 6 feet and one inch