Height varies directly as foot length. A person whose foot length is 10 inches is 67 inches tall. In 1951, photos of large footprints were published. Some believed that these footprints were made by the “Abominable Snowman.” Each footprint was 23 inches long. If indeed they belonged to the Abominable Snowman, exactly how tall is the critter?

Height varies directly as foot length. A person whose foot length is 10 inches is 67 inches tall. In 1951, photos of large footprints were published. Some believed that these footprints were made by the “Abominable Snowman.” Each footprint was 23 inches long. If indeed they belonged to the Abominable Snowman, exactly how tall is the critter?

College Algebra

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337282291

Author:Ron Larson

Publisher:Ron Larson

Chapter1: Equations, Inequalities, And Mathematical Modeling

Section: Chapter Questions

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