To find out how many 2-inch segments are in 12 feet, we need to follow a step-by-step conversion and division process.
1. Convert feet to inches:
We know that 1 foot equals 12 inches. Therefore, to convert 12 feet to inches, we multiply:
[tex]\[
12 \text{ feet} \times 12 \text{ inches/foot} = 144 \text{ inches}
\][/tex]
2. Determine the number of 2-inch segments in 144 inches:
To find how many 2-inch segments are in 144 inches, we divide the total number of inches by the length of each segment:
[tex]\[
144 \text{ inches} \div 2 \text{ inches/segment} = 72 \text{ segments}
\][/tex]
Thus, there are 72 segments of 2 inches each in 12 feet.
Therefore, the correct answer is:
A) 72
