Caleb is 48.4 inches tall and Austin is 5 1/4 inches tall. How much taller is Austin? Numerical answer only. Answer in decimal form.
The Correct Answer and Explanation is:
To find out how much taller Austin is compared to Caleb, we first need to ensure both measurements are in the same unit. Caleb’s height is given in inches, and Austin’s height is given in feet and inches.
First, convert Austin’s height from feet and inches into inches:
- Austin’s height: 5 feet 1/4 inch.
- 1 foot equals 12 inches, so 5 feet is equal to 5 × 12 = 60 inches.
- Add the extra 1/4 inch: 60 inches + 1/4 inch = 60.25 inches.
Now, subtract Caleb’s height (48.4 inches) from Austin’s height (60.25 inches) to find how much taller Austin is:
60.25 – 48.4 = 11.85 inches.
So, Austin is 11.85 inches taller than Caleb.
