Question

Jennifer cut a length of rope into two pieces. One piece was 2 feet 9 inches long, and the other piece was 3 feet 5 inches long. How long was the rope before it was cut?

A)5 feet 2 inches.
B) 5 feet 4 inches
C)6 feet 2 inches
D)6 feet 4 inches
E)6 feet 6 inches

Answer 1

6ft 2ins

Explanation:

ins:9+5=14

ft:2+3=5

now you can add another foot because there is 12 ins in 1 foot making the answer 6 feet and 2 inches