Question

A snowstorm lasted for three days. During the storm, 8 inches of snow fell on the first day, 6 inches of snow fell on the second day, and 9 inches of snow fell on the third day. Altogether, how many feet of snow fell during the three-day snowstorm? Write your answer as a mixed number. During the snow storm _____________ feet of snow fell. In mixed number

Answer 1

Answer:
`2\ (5)/(9)\ ft`

Explanation:

Given

Snowfall on the first day is 8 inches

Snowfall on the second day is 6 inches

Snowfall on the third day is 9 inches

Also, 1 ft= 12 inches

Total snowfall is

`\Rightarrow 8+6+9=23\ in.`

Converting inches to feet

`\Rightarrow 23\ in.\approx (23)/(9)\ ft\ or\ 2\ (5)/(9)\ ft`