Question

In a football game a running back gained 4 1/2 yards in one play what is this distance in inches

Answer 1

`162\ in`

Explanation:

Remember that

`1\ yd=36\ in`

step 1

Convert mixed number to an improper fraction

`4(1)/(2)\ yd=(4*2+1)/(2)=(9)/(2)\ yd`

step 2

Convert yards to inches

`(9)/(2)\ yd=(9)/(2)(36)=162\ in`