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.

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