Question

Given that there are 3 feet or 36 inches in 1 yard, which of the following amounts is greater than 4 yards? Select all that apply.

A) 15 feet
B) 150 inches
C) 3 yards, 4 feet
D) 3 feet, 15 inches
E) 10 feet, 11 inches

Answer 1

A B and C are correct

Explanation:

4 yards = 12 feet = 12x12 = 144 inches

A is correct since 15 feet > 12 feet

B is correct since 150 inches > 144 inches

C is correct since 3 yards + 4 feet = 4 yards and 1 foot > 4 yards

D is incorrect since 3 feet + 15 inches is 4 feet and 3 inches < 12 feet

E is incorrect since 10 feet + 11 inches < 12 feet