Question

Carla's plant was 10 2/3 inches tall. Yolanda's was 8 3/4 inches tall. 

How much taller was Carla's plant than Yolanda's?



 
A.
1 11/12 in.


 
B.
2 1/12 in.


 
C.
2 5/12 in.


 
D.
2 11/12

Answer 1

Answer: 128/12 > 105/12

Explanation:

10 2/3 inches=32/3 inches

8 3/4 inches= 35/4 inches

Find the common denominator, in this case, 12.

128/12 inches is Carla's plant

105/12 inches is Yolanda's plant.

128/12 > 105/12. Therefore, Carla's plant is taller than Yonlanda's

Answer 2

10 2/3 inches=32/3 inches
8 3/4 inches= 35/4 inches

Find the common denominator, in this case, 12.

128/12 inches is Carla's plant

105/12 inches is Yolanda's plant.

128/12 > 105/12. Therefore, Carla's plant is taller than Yonlanda's