11. Jim has 5 pieces of string. He needs to choose the piece that will be able to go around his 36-inch waist. His belt broke, and his pants are falling down. The piece needs to be at least 4 inches longer than his waist so he can tie a knot in it, but it cannot be more that 6 inches longer so that the ends will not show from under his shirt. Which of the following pieces of string will work the best?

A. 3 feet
B. 3 ¾ feet
C. 3 ½ feet
D. 3 ¼ feet
E. 2 ½ feet

Question

11. Jim has 5 pieces of string. He needs to choose the piece that will be able to go around his 36-inch waist. His belt broke, and his pants are falling down. The piece needs to be at least 4 inches longer than his waist so he can tie a knot in it, but it cannot be more that 6 inches longer so that the ends will not show from under his shirt. Which of the following pieces of string will work the best? 

A. 3 feet 
B. 3 ¾ feet 
C. 3 ½ feet 
D. 3 ¼ feet 
E. 2 ½ feet

phi · Answer

I think they want you to change 36 inches +4 inches to feet

help!!!! · Answer

oh wow i totally forgot

phi · Answer

36 inches is 3 feet
4 inches is 1/3 foot
6 inches is 1/2 foot

so you want at least 3 1/3   and no more than 3 1/2