Michael measured the same table two times. The table was 4 feet tall the first time and approximately 1.2 meters tall the second time. Determine which explanation below is the best reason on why the measurements are not the same.A Feet are shorter than meters, therefore more feet are used.B Feet are longer than meters, therefore there are more feet.C Meters are longer than feet, therefore more meters are used.D Meters are shorter than feet, therefore more meters are used.E I don't know yet
Q. Michael measured the same table two times. The table was 4 feet tall the first time and approximately 1.2 meters tall the second time. Determine which explanation below is the best reason on why the measurements are not the same.A Feet are shorter than meters, therefore more feet are used.B Feet are longer than meters, therefore there are more feet.C Meters are longer than feet, therefore more meters are used.D Meters are shorter than feet, therefore more meters are used.E I don't know yet
Convert units: question_prompt: Determine why the measurements of the table in feet and meters are not the same.
Calculate conversion: Step 1: Know that 1 meter is approximately equal to 3.28 feet.
Compare measurements: Step 2: Convert 1.2 meters to feet by multiplying by 3.28. So, 1.2 meters ×3.28 feet/meter =3.936 feet.
Understand difference: Step 3: Compare the two measurements. The first measurement is 4 feet, and the second measurement after conversion is approximately 3.936 feet.
Choose explanation: Step 4: Since the second measurement in feet (3.936 feet) is less than the first measurement (4 feet), it shows that meters are longer than feet because a smaller number of meters (1.2) is equal to a nearly similar but slightly smaller number of feet (3.936).
Choose explanation: Step 4: Since the second measurement in feet (3.936 feet) is less than the first measurement (4 feet), it shows that meters are longer than feet because a smaller number of meters (1.2) is equal to a nearly similar but slightly smaller number of feet (3.936). Step 5: Choose the best explanation. The correct explanation is C: Meters are longer than feet, therefore more meters are used.
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