Question

Three boards are placed end to end to make a walkway. The first board is 4 feet 5 inches long, the second board is 6 feet 9 inches long,and the third board is 3 feet 11 inches long. How long is the walkway?

Answer 1

15 feet and 1 inch long

Explanation:

add up the feet: 4+6+3= 13 feet

add up the inches: 5+9+11 = 25 inches

25/12= 2 feet 1 inch

13 feet + 2 feet + 1 inch= 15 feet 1 inch