Question

Mark jumped 6 feet 9 inches in the long jump competition and George jumped 8 feet 4 inches. How many inches farther did George jump than Mark?

Answer 1

19 inches or 1 foot 7 inches

Explanation:

6 ft 9 in

= 6(12) + 9

= 72 + 9 = 81

8 ft 4 in

= 8(12) + 4

= 96 + 4 = 100

100 - 81 = 19

Answer 2

1 foot and 5 inches.

Explanation:

He jumped 6 ft. 9 inch. 6.9+1.5 = 8.4