Question

A textile artist is asked to make a wall-hanging that measures at most 3.75 feet wide by 6.5 feet tall. When finished, the wall hanging measures 33 feet wide by 62 feet tall. Does the wall hanging meet the specifications? Explain.

Answer 1

To determine whether the wall hanging meets the specifications, we need to compare its dimensions to the maximum allowed dimensions.

The maximum allowed dimensions for the wall hanging are:
- Width: 3.75 feet
- Height: 6.5 feet

The finished dimensions of the wall hanging are:
- Width: 33 feet
- Height: 62 feet

Now, we can compare each dimension:

1. **Width**:
- Finished width: 33 feet
- Maximum allowed width: 3.75 feet
- Since 33 feet is greater than 3.75 feet, the width exceeds the specification.

2. **Height**:
- Finished height: 62 feet
- Maximum allowed height: 6.5 feet
- Since 62 feet is greater than 6.5 feet, the height also exceeds the specification.

In conclusion, the wall hanging does not meet the specifications because both its width and height are significantly larger than the maximum allowed dimensions.