find 8 1/2in +2ft round your answer appropriately

I'll be glad to check your answer.

is it 3 ft

Yes, 3 feet is right.

thanks

To find the sum of 8 1/2 inches and 2 feet, we first need to convert the measurements to a consistent unit. Let's convert 2 feet to inches.

Since there are 12 inches in 1 foot, we can multiply 2 feet by 12 to get the equivalent in inches:
2 ft * 12 in/ft = 24 inches.

Now we can add the two measurements together:
8 1/2 inches + 24 inches = 32 1/2 inches.

To round the answer appropriately, we need to determine the level of precision required. If no specific rounding instructions are given, we can assume rounding to the nearest whole number. In this case, 32 1/2 inches rounds to 33 inches.