Emma enjoys flying kites. Her red kite has a maximum altitude of 117.46 meters, and her black kite has a maximum altitude of 362.26 feet. One foot is the same as 0.3048 meters. Which kite has a higher maximum altitude, and how many feet higher is it?
Answer
A
The black kite has a maximum altitude 74.62 feet higher than the red kite.
B
The black kite has a maximum altitude 33.66 feet higher than the red kite.
C
The red kite has a maximum altitude 23.11 feet higher than the black kite.
D
The red kite has a maximum altitude 7.04 feet higher than the black kite.
Explanation
Convert the red kite’s altitude to feet by dividing by 0.3048: 117.46 ÷ 0.3048 ≈ 385.37 feet. Then subtract the black kite’s altitude: 385.37 − 362.26 = 23.11 feet. The red kite is 23.11 feet higher, so the correct choice is C.
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