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grade Y.11 Multi-step problems with customary unit conversions MJ9 You have prizes Dale is going to a water park with his little brother, Robert. Since Robert is only 4 feet tall, they check to see if he is tall enough for the Super Slide. Sadly, the park's website says that he needs to be at least 52 inches tall. How many more inches does Robert need to grow before he is tall enough for the Super Slide? inches Submit Work it out Not feeling ready yet? These can help: Multi-step word problems Compare and convert customary units (12)

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Dale is going to a water park with his little brother, Robert. Since Robert is only 4 feet tall, they check to see if he is tall enough for the Super Slide.

Sadly, the park's website says that he needs to be at least 52 inches tall.

How many more inches does Robert need to grow before he is tall enough for the Super Slide?

SOLUTION

Robert is 4 feet in inches = 48 inches

Sadly, the park's website says that he needs to be at least 52 inches tall.

Robert needs 4 more inches to grow before he is tall enough for the Super Slide.