Final answer:
Berta needs to grow an additional 22.4 inches to be tall enough at 74.4 inches (5/1.2 feet) for the amusement park ride, as she is currently 52 inches tall.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student asked how many more inches Berta must grow to be tall enough to ride an amusement park ride if she is currently 52 inches tall and needs to be 5/1.2 feet tall.
First, we need to convert 5/1.2 feet to inches. Since there are 12 inches in a foot, we can calculate as follows:
- 5 feet × 12 inches/foot = 60 inches
- 1.2 feet × 12 inches/foot = 14.4 inches
- Adding these together: 60 inches + 14.4 inches = 74.4 inches
Berta needs to be 74.4 inches to ride the amusement park ride. Since she is 52 inches now, we calculate the difference: 74.4 inches - 52 inches = 22.4 inches
Therefore, Berta must grow 22.4 inches more to reach the required height for the ride.