Question

To fit between two Windows the width of a bookshelf must be no greater than 6 1/2 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

Answer 1

To convert the measurement in feet to inches, multiply it by 12. 6 1/2 feet is equal to 78 inches. The bookshelf bought by Mrs. Aguilar has a width that is 1 inch lesser than the distance between windows. This suggests that the bookshelf will fit in the allotted space.