SOLUTION: In finding the diagonal of a 30x30 building the answer 42.43 is that 42feet,4.3 inches? Rick

Algebra ->  College  -> Linear Algebra -> SOLUTION: In finding the diagonal of a 30x30 building the answer 42.43 is that 42feet,4.3 inches? Rick      Log On


   

Question 161591: In finding the diagonal of a 30x30 building the answer 42.43
is that 42feet,4.3 inches?
Rick
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, checkley77:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
In finding the diagonal of a 30x30 building the answer 42.43
is that 42feet,4.3 inches?
--------------------
No, feet and inches are slightly harder to work that metric units.
0.43 ft = 12*0.43 inches
= 5.117 inches.

Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
NO.
43.43ft= 43ft plus (.43*12)=5.16 inches.