Question

Consider the situations in the table below

Situation A: A hang glider descended 33.57 feet, and then ascended 14.98 feet.
Situation B: A football team gained 7 2/5 yards in one play, and then lost 3/5 of a yard in the next play.
Situation C: A hiker walked 3 1/6 miles yesterday and 2 1/2 miles today.
Situation D: A worker earned $23.66 Monday and spent $15.84 Tuesday.

Calculate the sum of each situation. Order the situations from least to greatest based on the numeric value of the sums.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:Situation A: The hang glider descended 33.57 feet and again ascended 14.98. So 33.57 - 14.98 = 18.58. So now the hang glider is at 18.58 feet

Situation B: Initially they gained 7 2/5 yards and then lost 3/5 yards.

7 2/5 yards can be written as 37/5. As they lost 3/5 yards, 37/5 - 3/5 = 34/5. So the remaining yards are 34/5 yards.

Situation C: Hiker walked 3 1/6 miles and then 2 1/2 miles. So the total distance is 3 1/6 + 2 1/2 = 5 4/6 miles.

Situation D: Total amount earned is $23.66 + $15.84 = $39.5.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:Situation A: The hang glider descended 33.57 feet and again ascended 14.98. So 33.57 - 14.98 = 18.58. So now the hang glider is at 18.58 feet

Situation B: Initially they gained 7 2/5 yards and then lost 3/5 yards.

7 2/5 yards can be written as 37/5. As they lost 3/5 yards, 37/5 - 3/5 = 34/5. So the remaining yards are 34/5 yards.

Situation C: Hiker walked 3 1/6 miles and then 2 1/2 miles. So the total distance is 3 1/6 + 2 1/2 = 5 4/6 miles.

Situation D: Total amount earned is $23.66 + $15.84 = $39.5.