88 inches in feet

Understand the Problem

The question is asking to convert a measurement from inches to feet. This involves understanding the conversion factor between inches and feet, where 1 foot equals 12 inches.

Answer

7.33 feet
Answer for screen readers

88 inches is equal to 7.33 feet.

Steps to Solve

  1. Identify the conversion factor

We know that 1 foot is equal to 12 inches. This means that to convert inches into feet, we divide by 12.

  1. Perform the conversion

Divide the number of inches by the conversion factor (12):

$$ 88 \text{ inches} \div 12 = 7.33 \text{ feet} $$

88 inches is equal to 7.33 feet.

More Information

A fun fact: Feet and inches are part of the imperial system of measurement, which is primarily used in the United States. Most other countries use the metric system.

Tips

A common mistake is to mistakenly multiply by the conversion factor rather than divide. Always remember that since 1 foot is larger than 1 inch, you should divide the number of inches by 12 to get the equivalent in feet.

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