Question

calculate the potential adult height of a male infant born to a father who is 5 feet 11 inches tall, and a mother who is 5 feet 6 inches tall. round to the nearest tenth.

Explanation:

Step1: Convert heights to inches

Father: 5 ft 11 in = 71 in, Mother: 5 ft 6 in = 66 in.

Step2: Use formula for male height prediction

$H=\frac{(F + M + 5)}{2}$, where $F = 71$, $M = 66$. So $H=\frac{(71+66 + 5)}{2}=\frac{142}{2}=71$ inches.

Step3: Convert back to feet and inches

71 inches = 5 feet 11 inches $\approx$ 5.9 feet.

Answer:

5.9 feet