Question

Two boards are placed end to end to make a walkway. One board is 5 feet 11 inches long, and the other board is 4 feet 6 inches long. How long is the walkway?

Write your answer in feet and inches. Use a number less than 12 for inches.

Answer 1

10 feet 5 inches long

Explanation:

12 inches = 1 foot

11 inches + 6 inches = 17 inches = 1 foot 5 inches

1 foot 5 inches + 5 feet + 4 feet = 10 feet 5 inches

Therefore, the walking board is 10 feet 5 inches long