Consider the formula that relates distance, velocity, and time (d=vt) . If you are interested in the time it takes for a ladybug traveling at a speed of 3 inches per second to crawl up a 10-foot section of wall, which unit conversion makes the most sense to use?(1 point) Responses Converting feet to inches by multiplying 10 feet by 12 inches1 foot. Converting feet to inches by multiplying 10 feet by Start Fraction 12 inches over 1 foot End Fraction . Converting feet to inches by multiplying 10 feet by 12. Converting feet to inches by multiplying 10 feet by 12. Converting feet to inches by multiplying 11 feet by 1 foot12 inches. Converting feet to inches by multiplying 11 feet by Start Fraction 1 foot over 12 inches End Fraction . Converting feet to inches by dividing 10 feet by 12 inches1 foot. Converting feet to inches by dividing 10 feet by Start Fraction 12 inches over 1 foot End Fraction .

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To convert feet to inches, you would multiply by the conversion factor that relates feet to inches. Since there are 12 inches in 1 foot, the correct way to convert 10 feet to inches is:

  • Converting feet to inches by multiplying 10 feet by 12 inches/1 foot.

This choice explicitly shows the conversion factor and uses correct dimensional analysis, making it clear and straightforward.

Thus, the correct choice is:

Converting feet to inches by multiplying 10 feet by Start Fraction 12 inches over 1 foot End Fraction.