Horses are measured in units called hands. One inch equals 1/4 hand. The average Clyedsdale is 17 1/5 hands tall. What is this height in inches? in feet?

Respuesta :

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Given
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1 inch = 1/4 hand

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Rewrite (Flip the left with the right)
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1/4 hand = 1 inch

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Multiply by 4
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1 hand = 4 inches

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Find 17 1/5 hands
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1 hand = 4 inches
17 1/5 hands = 4 x 17 1/5 
17 1/5 hands = 68 4/5 inches

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12 inches = 1 feet
1 inch = 1/12 feet
68 4/5 inches = 1/12 x 68 4/5
68 4/5 inches = 5 11/15 feet


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Answer: 5 11/15 feet
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