Q. A 3-foot piece of ribbon costs $12.96. What is the price per inch?$_____
Identify Conversion Factor: Identify the number of inches in 1 foot.1 foot = 12 inches
Convert to Inches: Convert the length of the ribbon from feet to inches.Total length of ribbon: 3 feet3 feet = 3×12 inches = 36 inches
Calculate Price per Inch: Calculate the price per inch of the ribbon.Cost of ribbon: $12.96Total length of ribbon: 36 inchesPrice per inch = $12.96/36 inches
Perform Division: Perform the division to find the price per inch. Price per inch = $12.96/36=$0.36
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