Question

Albert is growing tomato plants and studying their heights. He measured Plant A at 3 7/8 feet. He measure Plant B at 2 1/4 feet. He said that Plant B is 1 6/4 feet smaller than Plant A. Is Albert correct? Why or Why not?

Answer 1

Answer: Albert is wrong

Explanation:

You first have to subtract Plant B's measurement from Plant A's measurement.

3 7/8-2 1/4 => 3 7/8-2 2/8

If you solve it you get 1 5/8. Since it cannot be reduced this is the final answer.