Question

which proportion could you use to convert 10 feet to inches?
$\frac{12\text{ inches}}{1\text{ foot}}=\frac{?\text{ inches}}{10\text{ feet}}$
$\frac{16\text{ inches}}{1\text{ foot}}=\frac{?\text{ inches}}{10\text{ feet}}$
convert.
10 feet = inches

Explanation:

Step1: Recall conversion factor

We know 1 foot = 12 inches.

Step2: Set up proportion

The correct proportion is $\frac{12\text{ inches}}{1\text{ foot}}=\frac{?\text{ inches}}{10\text{ feet}}$.

Step3: Solve proportion

Cross - multiply: $1\times(?\text{ inches})=12\times10$. So $? = 120$ inches.

Answer:

The correct proportion is $\frac{12\text{ inches}}{1\text{ foot}}=\frac{?\text{ inches}}{10\text{ feet}}$ and 10 feet = 120 inches.