High School Placement Test (HSPT) Practice Test

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If 12 inches = 1 foot and 3 feet = 1 yard, how many inches are there in 2.5 yards?

The correct answer is: 60

To find out how many inches are in 2.5 yards, it helps to break down the conversions step by step. First, we know that there are 3 feet in a yard. So, to convert 2.5 yards into feet, you multiply the number of yards by the number of feet per yard: 2.5 yards × 3 feet/yard = 7.5 feet. Next, we need to convert feet into inches. Since there are 12 inches in a foot, the next step is to multiply the total number of feet by the number of inches per foot: 7.5 feet × 12 inches/foot = 90 inches. Hence, the total amount of inches in 2.5 yards is 90. Thus, because 90 inches is not one of the given options, it seems that it's necessary to check the conversion steps. The initial breakdown illustrates the method of conversion accurately. It appears that an oversight might have occurred in interpreting the available choices. Based on the calculations, the answer should be 90 inches, which is essential for understanding how unit conversions work with yards, feet, and inches.