On planet Z,the standard unit of length is the foose.Ann the Astronaut is 5.90 feet tall on earth.She lands on planet Z and is measured to be 94 foosi tall.Her partner Rachael is 88 foosi tall.How tall is Rachael on Earth?
A)5.2 feet
B)5.5 feet
C)5.8 feet
D)6.3 feet

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To find Rachael's height on earth, we can set up a proportion:

5.90 feet/94 foosi = x/88 foosi

Cross-multiplying, we get:

94x = 5.9 * 88
94x = 519.2
x = 5.52

Therefore, Rachael's height on Earth is approximately 5.5 feet, which is closest to choice B.

On Planet Z,the Standard Unit of Length Is the Foose