Question

Roberto needs 6 feet and 8 inches of lumber to repair the deck. He has 54 inches of lumber. How many more inches of lumber does he need?

Answer 1

he needs 26 inches

Explanation:

Answer 2

26 inches, or 2 ft 2 in.

Explanation:

1 ft = 12 in.

6 ft 8 in. = 6 ft + 8 in. =

= 6 ft × 12 ft / in. + 8 in.

= 72 in. + 8 in.

= 80 in.

He needs 80 inches.

80 - 54 = 26

Answer 26 inches or 2 ft 2 in.