Michigan Residential Builders License Practice Test

What is the equivalent of 6 inches in feet?

1. 0.5 feet

2. 1 foot

3. 1.5 feet

4. 2 feet

The correct answer is: 0.5 feet

To determine the equivalent of 6 inches in feet, it's important to understand the relationship between inches and feet. There are 12 inches in one foot. Therefore, to convert inches to feet, you divide the number of inches by 12. In this case, you take 6 inches and divide it by 12: 6 inches ÷ 12 inches/foot = 0.5 feet. This calculation shows that 6 inches is exactly half a foot, which is why 0.5 feet is the correct answer. The other options represent increments of feet that exceed the conversion from inches to feet.