Question

Math help please

Johnny completes in the X Games snowboard competition. his favorite trick has 2 4/5 turns. how many degrees does Johnny turn in his favorite trick?
Please show your work with the answer!

Answer 1

Consider this: One full turn is equivalent to 360 degrees; two to 720 degrees. (4/5) turn is (4/5)(360 degrees, or 288 degrees. In all, that's (720 + 288), or 1008 degrees.

Note: 2 4/5 turns = (14/5)(360 degrees) = 1008 degrees is a more direct calculation.