Question
In the scaled down drawing of a sport utility vehicle shown below, of an inch represents of a foot.
What is the unit rate in inches per foot?
A.
2 inches per foot
B.
of an inch per foot
C.
of an inch per foot
D.
of an inch per foot
What is the unit rate in inches per foot?
A.
2 inches per foot
B.
of an inch per foot
C.
of an inch per foot
D.
of an inch per foot
Answers
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GPT 3.5
The ratio of inches to feet is given as " of an inch represents of a foot." To find the unit rate in inches per foot, we can simplify this ratio. Let's convert inches to feet by multiplying by 12 (since there are 12 inches in a foot):
( of an inch ) x (12 inches/1 foot) = 12( of an inch )/1 foot
Simplifying, we get:
(12/1)( of an inch )/1 foot = of an inch per foot
Therefore, the unit rate in inches per foot is of an inch per foot.
The answer is C.
( of an inch ) x (12 inches/1 foot) = 12( of an inch )/1 foot
Simplifying, we get:
(12/1)( of an inch )/1 foot = of an inch per foot
Therefore, the unit rate in inches per foot is of an inch per foot.
The answer is C.