Question

Mr. Bloop can high jump 5.75 feet. How far short is that of Charles Austin's record of 7 ft 10 in?

Answer 1

5.75 feet is the same as 5 ft 9 inches (because 12 in = 1 ft and 0.75 * 12 = 9 so its 9 in). 7 ft 10 in - 5 ft 9 in = 2 ft 1 in.