Question

Three boxes are stacked one on top of the other. One box is

3
feet
6
inches tall, one is
4
feet
10
inches tall, and one is
4
feet
5
inches tall. How high is the stack?

Answer 1

First, convert all measurements to inches.

Box 1:
3ft(12in)=36in+6in=42in

Box 2:
4ft(12in)=48in+10in=58in

Box 3:
4ft(12in)=48in+5in=53in

Now, add the heights together.

42in+58in+53in=153in

Finally, convert added height to feet.

153in/12in=12 with a remainder of 9, so your final answer is 12ft 9in