Question

a warehouse ladder can extend to 28 feet. how many inches is that? use unit analysis to solve this conversion problem. (1 ft = 12 in.)

Explanation:

Step1: Identify conversion factor

Given $1\ \text{ft} = 12\ \text{in.}$

Step2: Set up unit conversion

Multiply feet by conversion factor:
$28\ \text{ft} \times \frac{12\ \text{in.}}{1\ \text{ft}}$

Step3: Calculate the result

Cancel units and compute:
$28 \times 12 = 336$

Answer:

336 inches