Question

Only boxes less than 3.5 feet wide will fit through the doorway. Which measurements show the widths of three boxes that will each fit through the doorway?

A. 36 inches, 42 inches, 40 inches.
B. 42 inches, 43 inches, 38 inches.
C. 40 inches, 37 inches, 41 inches.
D. 38 inches, 40 inches, 42 inches

Answer 1

3.5ft in inches is 42in
so the three boxes have to be less than 42in
so the answer is C) 40in, 37in, 41in

Answer 2

3.5ft(12in/ft)=42 inches

So all dimensions must be LESS than 42 inches...

Only choice C. satisfies this condition...