Question

A microwave is placed on top of a stand. The stand is 2 feet 10 inches tall, and the microwave is 2 feet 5 inches tall. Together, how tall are they?

Answer 1

they right, that's how tall they are.

Answer 2

5 ft 3 in.

Explanation:

Add the two heights.

2 ft 10 in. + 2 ft 5 in. =

= 2 ft + 2 ft + 10 in. + 5 in.

= 4 ft + 15 in.

Since 1 ft = 12 in., 15 in. = 1 ft 3 in.

= 4 ft + 1 ft + 3 in.

= 5 ft 3 in.