Question

21. Brian wants to purchase a piece of fabric

Answer 1

Brian should purchase Choice C of fabric

Solution:

Given that Brian wants to purchase a piece of fabric  that is between 49 and 53 inches long

So piece of fabric should be between: 49 and 53 inches

• Choice A is $4\frac{3}{4}$ feet long

Let us convert feet to inches

$4\frac{3}{4} feet = \frac{4 \times 4 + 3}{4} = \frac{19}{4} feet$

Now convert to inches

We know that,

1 feet = 12 inches

$\frac{19}{4} feet = \frac{19}{4} \times 12 = 57 inches$

But this choice is greater than given condition that piece of fabric should be between: 49 and 53 inches

So this is not correct

• Choice  B is $4\frac{1}{2}$ feet long

$4\frac{1}{2} feet = \frac{2 \times 4 + 1}{2} = \frac{9}{2} feet$

Now convert to inches

$\frac{9}{2} feet = \frac{9}{2} \times 12 inches = 54 inches$

But this choice is greater than given condition that piece of fabric should be between: 49 and 53 inches

So this is not correct

• Choice C is $4\frac{1}{3}$ feet  long

$4\frac{1}{3} feet = \frac{3 \times 4 + 1}{3} = \frac{13}{3} feet$

Now convert to inches

$\frac{13}{3} feet = \frac{13}{3} \times 12 inches = 52 inches$

So this 52 inches lies between 49 and 53 inches

So Brian should purchase Choice C of fabric