Question

you measure containers for international shipments. the height of the standard container is 6 feet and 7 inches. which of the following is closest to its height in meters? a. 1.8 b. 2.0 c. 2.3 d. 2.5 e. 3.0

Explanation:

Step1: Convert feet to inches

1 foot = 12 inches, so 6 feet = \(6\times12 = 72\) inches.

Step2: Calculate total inches

Total inches = \(72+7=79\) inches.

Step3: Convert inches to meters

1 inch = \(0.0254\) meters, so height in meters = \(79\times0.0254\)
\(79\times0.0254=(80 - 1)\times0.0254=80\times0.0254-1\times0.0254 = 2.032-0.0254=1.9966\approx2.0\)

Answer:

B. 2.0