Question

On his first try, a pole-vaulter cleared 3.7 meters. On his second try, the pole-vaulter cleared 45 centimeters more than on his first try. What height, in meters, did the pole-vaulter clear on his second try

Answer 1

4.15 meters.

Explanation:

1 centimeter is 1/100 of a meter, so 45 centimeters is 0.45 meters. After that, you just add 3.7 + 0.45 = 4.15 meters