There are 12 inches in 1 foot. Convert 3 feet to inches. A) 4 inches B) 9 inches C) 12 inches D) 36 inches
Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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In order to find out the how many inches are in 3 feet, we can create a simple ratio based on the information we have. Lets call X the inches that 3 feet is equal to.
If 1 foot is equal to 12inches,
Then 3 feet is equal to X inches.
Cross multiply to create the equations to find the value of X, so 1 times x equal to 3 time 12.
x=3*12
x=36inches