Question

Ed needed to extend the string on his kite. The current string was 9 3/4 feet. He cut a piece of string that measured 2.5 feet and added it to the existing string. What is the new length of the string?

A. 12 1/4 feet
B. 11 3/4 feet
C. 7 1/2 feet
D. 7 1/4 feet

Answer 1

A) 12 1/4 ft

Explanation:

Original string: 9 3/4 ft or 9.75 ft

Additional piece of string: 2.5 ft

Total: 9.75 ft + 2.5 = 12.25 ft = 12 1/4 ft