To determine how many square inches are in 60 square feet, let's follow these steps:
1. Know the conversion factor: Understand that 1 square foot is equivalent to 144 square inches. This is because there are 12 inches in a foot, and thus, the area conversion is [tex]\(12 \times 12 = 144\)[/tex] square inches per square foot.
2. Multiply by the number of square feet: To convert 60 square feet to square inches, multiply the number of square feet (60) by the conversion factor (144).
[tex]\[
60 \text{ square feet} \times 144 \text{ square inches per square foot} = 8640 \text{ square inches}
\][/tex]
3. Obtain the result: The total number of square inches in 60 square feet is 8,640.
So, the correct answer, based on the conversion, is:
- O8,640 square inches
This ensures that the calculation aligns with the conversion factors between square feet and square inches.
