Chapter 0, Problem 46P

To determine

To complete: the given blank.

Answer to Problem 46P

The result is $144inches=12feet$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

  $\_in.=12ft$

Calculation:

The objective is to convert feet into inches.

The given units are customary units of lengths. For conversion, refer to conversion table:

Unit 1	Unit 2
1 foot (ft.)	12 inches
1 yard	3 feet
1 mile	1760 yds.

Since, 1 foot has 12 inches,

  $12feet=12\times 12inches$

Or $144inches=12feet$

Conclusion: Therefore, the result is $144inches=12feet$