To enlist in the Marines, an applicant must be between 58 in. tall and 80 in. tall.(Source: http://www.military.com) An applicant lists his height as 5 ft 14 in. Calculate this height in inches. Does this applicant meet the requirement for enlistment?
A) 74 in.; yes
B) 75 in.; yes
C) 73 in.; yes
D) 74 in.; No
E) 75 in.; No

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5 ft 14 in is equivalent to 6 ft 2 in, since 12 in = 1 ft. Therefore, the height in inches is 6 * 12 + 2 = 72 + 2 = 74 inches. This height falls within the required range of 58 to 80 inches for enlistment in the Marines.

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