Question

At track practice,Sheila worked on the long jump. Her first jump measured 3 yards, 2 feet, 8 inches. Her second jump measured 2 yards,1 foot, 10 inches. What was the total lenght of shielas two jumps? Express your answer in feet

Answer 1

The length is 19.5 feet. this is because when you add the yards, it equals 15 feet. Next, add 1 + 2 feet from the first and second jump. 10+8 inches equal 1.5 feet. Next, add 15 feet+3 feet+1.5 feet to get 19.5 feet.