o fit between two windows, the width of a bookshelf must be no greater than Six and one half feet. Mrs. Aguilar purchases a bookshelf that is 77 inches wide. Which statement describes the relationship between the width of the bookshelf and the distance between the windows?

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answer choices:

A:The bookshelf is 12 inches too wide to fit between the windows.
B:The bookshelf will fit between the windows with no extra room remaining.
C:The bookshelf will fit between the windows with 1 inch remaining.
D:The bookshelf is 5 inches too wide to fit between the windows.

Mercury · Answer

The answer choices are all in inches so it is best to convert feet into inches.

To do this, multiply 6 and 1/2 feet by 12 inches/foot. From there, compare the two lengths.