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Post-UTME Mathematics 2017 Objective — Question 5

Question 5 of 50 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Mathematics 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Ms. Gutierrez needs to order rope for her gym class of 2 students. Each student will receive a piece of rope that is 5 feet 8 inches long. What is the total length of rope Ms. Gutierrez needs to order for her class?

  • A. 106 feet 8 inches
  • B. 154 feet 8 inches
  • C. 160 feet 8 inches
  • D. 181 feet 4 inches / E. 185 feet 6 inchesCorrect

Explanation

5 ft 8 in = 68 inches; for 32 students (class of gym), 68x32=2176 in = 181 ft 4 in.

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