Question

a tree is 99 inches tall. how tall is it in feet and inches? ft in

Explanation:

Step1: Recall inches to feet conversion

1 foot = 12 inches

Step2: Divide total inches by 12

$\frac{99}{12} = 8$ with a remainder of 3

Step3: Interpret quotient and remainder

Quotient = feet, remainder = inches

Answer:

8 ft 3 in