A tree is 72 feet (ft) tall. How many inches (in) is this? First fill in the blank on the left side of the equation using one of the ratios. Then write your answer on the right side of the equation.

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A tree is 72 feet (ft) tall. How many inches (in) is this? First fill in the blank on the left side of the equation using one of the ratios. Then write your answer on the right side of the equation.

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1 foot = 12 inches:

1/72 = 12/x

Cross multiply:

1x = 72 * 12

x = 864 inches

Einschnaehkeee answered Mar 17, 2021

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