In total, they would need 4 pumps. If we divide 55 by 17, we get just more than 3. This little more would need an entire pump. So the answer 4 total, 3 added
39 inches is the longest bc a foot is 12 inches and the longest feet the is 3 feet or a yard. So 12 x 3 = 36 and that is 3 inches short than 39 so 39 is the longest.
