Question

Chad and Rhoda are hanging a swing. Chad cut a piece of chain 6 feet 2 inches long. Rhoda cut a piece of chain 72 inches long. When they hung the swing it was crooked. Please explain why it was crooked. Show your work.

Answer 1

The chain that is 6 feet 2 inches is two inches longer than the chain that is 72 inches.

Explanation:

6 x 12= 72 and 72+2 inches is 74 inches which is two more than the other chain.