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How is 26 inches greater than 2 and a fourth feet?
26 inches is actually smaller than 2 1/4 feet. Since one foot contains 12 inches, two feet would be 24 inches. There for 26 inches would be 2 feet 2 inches, where as 2 1/4 feet is 27 inches.
How wide is a 2X6?
A 2X6 is 5 1/2 inches wide. Incidentally it's 1 1/2 inches thick. Pre-WWII lumber was cut at stated dimensions, a 2x4 was actually 2 inches by 4 inches.
How many inches are in 2 yards and 4 inches?
There are 76 inches in 2 yards and 4 inches.
How do you multiply 2 inches by 2 inches?
2 inches x 2 inches = 4 square inches
How many inches are there in 2 feet 4 inches?
There are 12 inches in one foot. Therefore, 2 feet 4 inches is equal to (2 x 12) + 4 = 28 inches.
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