Question

A high school track​ team's long jump record is 24 ft 2 1/4 in This​ year, Hal​'s best long jump is 23 ft 9 1/2 in If long jumps are measured to the nearest quarter​ inch, how much farther must hal jump to break the​ record?

Answer 1

24 ft 2 1/4 inches - 23 ft 9 1/2 inches = 4 3/4 inches.

4 3/4 inches would tie it, so now add 1/4 more inches:

4 3/4 + 1/4 = 5 inches.

He needs to jump 5 inches more.