Question

A game field is 360 feet long. The practice field is 2/5 shorter than the practice field. How long is the game field?feet

Explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

The practice field is 144 feet long.

Explanation:

360 x 2/5 = 144

(You would multiply these numbers NOT divide!)

To check my math:

2/5 = 0.4

144/360 = 0.4

By doing the above check, I know the two equations are the same. By seeing this I can know that the answer is correct.