Q. A 6-foot piece of ribbon costs $10.80. What is the price per inch?$_____
Convert to inches: Step 1: Convert the length from feet to inches.Since there are 12 inches in a foot, multiply the total feet by 12 to get the length in inches.6 feet ×12 inches/foot =72 inches.
Calculate price per inch: Step 2: Calculate the price per inch.Divide the total cost by the number of inches to find the cost per inch.$10.80÷72 inches=$0.15 per inch.
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