Question

you measure containers for international shipments. the height of the standard container is 6 foot 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

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

Step2: Calculate total inches

The total height in inches is \(72 + 7=79\) inches.

Step3: Convert inches to meters

Since \(1\) inch \(=0.0254\) meters, the height in meters is \(79\times0.0254\).

$$79\times0.0254=(80 - 1)\times0.0254=80\times0.0254-1\times0.0254=2.032 - 0.0254 = 2.0066\approx2.0$$

Answer:

B. \(2.0\)