Comparing Jason's and Doug's Long Jumps
Jason's Long Jump
Jason's long jump was 98 inches.
Doug's Long Jump
Doug's long jump was 3 yards.
How much longer was Doug's jump than Jason's jump?
The answer is 10 inches. The conversion of yards to inches is 1 yd=36 in; therefore, if you multiply 36 by 3, you get 108. Subtracting 98 inches from 108 inches equals 10 inches.
Jason's long jump was 98 inches. Doug's long jump was 3 yards. How much longer was Doug's jump than Jason's jump?
The answer is 10 inches. The conversion of yards to inches is 1 yd=36 in; therefore, you multiply 36 by 3 you get 108. 108 in minus 98 in equals 10 in.