Question

emma enjoys flying kites. her red kite has a maximum altitude of 117.46 meters, and her black kite has a maximum altitude of 362.26 feet. one foot is the same as 0.3048 meters. which kite has a higher maximum altitude, and how many feet higher is it?
a. the black kite has a maximum altitude 74.62 feet higher than the red kite.
b. the black kite has a maximum altitude 33.66 feet higher than the red kite.
c. the red kite has a maximum altitude 23.11 feet higher than the black kite.
d. the red kite has a maximum altitude 7.04 feet higher than the black kite.

Explanation:

Convert red kite altitude to feet

Using the Unit Conversion and Dimensional Analysis knowledge points

$$ \text{Altitude}_{\text{red}} = \frac{117.46\text{ meters}}{0.3048\text{ meters/foot}} \approx 385.3675\text{ feet} $$

Compare altitudes and find the difference

Using the Relative Comparison knowledge point

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The red kite is higher by approximately \(23.11\text{ feet}\).

Answer:

• a. The black kite has a maximum altitude 74.62 feet higher than the red kite.
• b. The black kite has a maximum altitude 33.66 feet higher than the red kite.</mcq-correct>
• c. The red kite has a maximum altitude 23.11 feet higher than the black kite. (Correct answer)

<mcq-option>d. The red kite has a maximum altitude 7.04 feet higher than the black kite.