Understanding Customary Units
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To convert between inches and feet, use the fact that 12 inches = 1 foot. For example, to convert 36 inches to feet: 36 ÷ 12 = 3 feet. This division method applies whenever converting inches to feet.
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Beginner
How many feet are in a mile?
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Intermediate
Teenager Scenario
You are planning a road trip that covers $300$ miles. Calculate the total distance in feet.
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Think About This
If you have a piece of ribbon that is $3$ yards long, how many inches is that?
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Convert $5$ tons to pounds.
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