Question

. Jill is 48 5/8 inches tall. Lei is 47.5 inches tall. What is the difference in their heights? a. 0.125 inches b. 1.08 inches c. 1.125 inches d. 1.62 inches (5.N.3.3)

Answer 1

Explanation:

First we write the fraction as a decimal. 5/8 is 0.625, so the height of Jill is 48.625 inches.

The difference is:

$48.625-47.5=1.125$

Answer:

c. 1.125 inches