Question

A 5-foot piece of ribbon costs $11.40. What is the price per inch?

Answer 1

The price per inch is $0.18 or 18 cents.

Explanation:

Convert 5 feet to 60 inches and divide $11.40 by 60 and you will get your answer.

Answer 2

If it's 5 feet you multiply 12•5 to get to inches so it equals 60 inches then divide $11.40/60 to get 19 cents per inch