Question

1. choose the better estimate.

a girls height:
5 feet or 6 inches
(a) if your answer is 5 feet draw the following patch of hair between the two ears.
(b) if your answer is 6 inches draw the following patch of hair between the two ears.

Explanation:

Human heights are typically measured in feet; 6 inches is only 0.5 feet, which is far too short for a girl's height. 5 feet is a realistic, average height for a girl.

Answer:

(a) 5 feet (with the corresponding patch of hair between the two ears drawn as shown)