Question

Jonathon's Yo-Yo has a string that is three and a half feet long. If Jonathon cuts six inches off of the string, how many feet will the string be

Answer 1

1 ft= 12 inches
1/2 ft= 6 inches

=3 1/2 feet - 6 inches
substitute # of inches in for 1/2 foot
=3 ft 6 inches - 6 inches
=3 feet

ANSWER: 3 feet

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