Deck 23: Linear Measure

Question 1

Express 14 feet 7 5/8 inches as a decimal fraction in inches to the nearest hundredth.

Answer 1

175.63 inches

Question 2

Express 13 feet 2 1/16 inches in inches.

Answer 2

158 1/16 inches

Question 3

Determine the reading in inches as indicated by the letter A on the English scale.

Answer 3

1 5/32"

Question 4

Express 9 feet in inches.

Question 5

Read and record the vernier caliper measurements on the scale shown here:

Question 6

One mile is equal to 1,728 yards.

Question 7

If the scale on a drawing is 3/8" = 1'-0" and a line on the drawing measures 5 1/2", what is the actual length of the line?

Question 8

Express 10 3/4 yards in feet and inches.

Question 9

Use the following diagram to answer questions 7 through 8. Determine the reading in inches as indicated by the letter A on the English scale.

Question 10

Sixteen and one-half feet equals 1 rod.