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 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 .

Converting feet to inches by multiplying 10 feet by 12.

1 answer

The most appropriate unit conversion in this context is:

Converting feet to inches by multiplying 10 feet by \( \frac{12 \text{ inches}}{1 \text{ foot}} \).

This choice correctly represents the conversion process (multiplying by the conversion factor) and ensures that the units of feet are converted to inches. Thus, you'll find the total distance in inches, which you can then use with the given velocity to calculate the time.