Question

To fit between two windows, the width of a bookshelf must be no greater than Six and one half feet. Mrs. Aguilar purchases a bookshelf that is 77 inches wide. Which statement describes the relationship between the width of the bookshelf and the distance between the windows?
The bookshelf is 12 inches too wide to fit between the windows.
The bookshelf will fit between the windows with no extra room remaining.
The bookshelf will fit between the windows with 1 inch remaining.
The bookshelf is 5 inches too wide to fit between the windows.

Answer 1

Answer:

The bookshelf will fit between the windows with 1 inch remaining.

Step-by-step explanation:

Total width available for bookshelf

Six and half feet = 6.5 feet = 78 inches

Total width of the bookshelf = 77 inches

Hence, the bookshelf Mrs. Aguilar has purchased will fit between the windows with 1 inch remaining.