Convert to inches: Convert the total length to inches first to simplify the division. There are 12 inches in a foot, so:20 feet = 20×12 inches = 240 inches240 inches + 5 inches = 245 inches
Divide total inches by 5: Now, divide the total inches by 5: 245 inches÷5=49 inches
Convert back to feet and inches: Convert the result back to feet and inches. Since there are 12 inches in a foot: 49 inches = 4 feet (since 4×12=48 inches) with a remainder of 1 inch.
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