Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
1 foot = 12 inches.
Divide total inches by 12:
51 / 12 = 4.25 feet.
The whole number is the number of feet. Now multiply the decimal portion by 12 to get inches:
0.25 x 12 = 3 inches
51 inches = 4 feet 3 inches
The student is 4 feet 3 inches tall
