Question

lex drives a forklift at the paper mill. rolls of paper that are up to 46 inches long can fit on her forklift. which of these four rolls of paper can lex load? (use the measuring tape for reference.) a) 3 3/4 feet b) 3 11/12 feet c) 4 feet d) 46 feet

Explanation:

Step1: Convert feet to inches

We know that 1 foot = 12 inches. So we need to convert each option from feet to inches to compare with 46 inches.

• Option A: \(3\frac{3}{4}\) feet = \(3 + \frac{3}{4}\) feet. Convert to inches: \(3\times12+\frac{3}{4}\times12 = 36 + 9 = 45\) inches.
• Option B: \(3\frac{11}{12}\) feet = \(3+\frac{11}{12}\) feet. Convert to inches: \(3\times12+\frac{11}{12}\times12=36 + 11 = 47\) inches.
• Option C: 4 feet = \(4\times12 = 48\) inches.
• Option D: 46 feet = \(46\times12 = 552\) inches.

Step2: Compare with 46 inches

We need to find which roll has length (in inches) less than or equal to 46 inches.

• Option A: 45 inches ≤ 46 inches.
• Option B: 47 inches > 46 inches.
• Option C: 48 inches > 46 inches.
• Option D: 552 inches > 46 inches.

Answer:

A. \(3\frac{3}{4}\) feet