Horses are measured in units called hands. one inch equals 1/4 hand. the average clyedsdale is 17 1/5 hands tall. what is this height in inches? in feet?

Given

1 inch = 1/4 hand


Rewrite (Flip the left with the right)

1/4 hand = 1 inch


Multiply by 4

1 hand = 4 inches


Find 17 1/5 hands

1 hand = 4 inches
17 1/5 hands = 4 x 17 1/5 
17 1/5 hands = 68 4/5 inches


12 inches = 1 feet
1 inch = 1/12 feet
68 4/5 inches = 1/12 x 68 4/5
68 4/5 inches = 5 11/15 feet


5 11/15 feet
 

She would have $2 left.