Please help me with formula. I don’t understand this. Thank you
Logan needs to buy tarp straps for this trailer. He needs 32’ and 4 7/8” for the length and 9’ and 3 1/4” for the width. What is the total length of tarp straps required?
what is 32' + 9' ? The wording needs 32’ and 4 7/8” for the length does not sound correct to me.
32 ft + 9 ft = 41 ft
4 in + 3 in = 7 in
7/8 in + 2/8 in = 9/8 in = 1 1/8 in
so
41 ft 8 1/8 in
To find the total length of tarp straps required, we need to add the length and the width measurements.
First, let's convert the measurements to a common format, such as inches.
The length of 32' is equal to 32 * 12 = 384 inches.
The width of 9' is equal to 9 * 12 = 108 inches.
For the fractions:
4 7/8" is equal to (4 * 8 + 7) / 8 = 39/8 inches.
3 1/4" is equal to (3 * 4 + 1) / 4 = 13/4 inches.
Now, we can add the measurements together to find the total length required:
384 inches (length) + 108 inches (width) + 39/8 inches (fraction from length) + 13/4 inches (fraction from width) = ?
To add the measurements, we need to find a common denominator for the fractions. In this case, the common denominator is 8.
So, 39/8 inches + 13/4 inches = (39 * 2) / (8 * 2) + (13 * 2) / (4 * 2) = 78/16 inches + 26/8 inches.
Now, we can add the fractions together:
78/16 inches + 26/8 inches = (78 + 52) / 16 inches = 130/16 inches.
To simplify the fraction, we can divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 2:
130/16 inches = (130/2) / (16/2) inches = 65/8 inches.
Therefore, the total length of tarp straps required is 65/8 inches or 8 1/8 inches.
To find the total length of tarp straps required, you need to add the length and the width of the trailer.
First, let's convert the measurements into a consistent format. Convert the 4 7/8" into an equivalent fraction in inches. We can do this by converting the whole number into inches and then adding the fractional part.
4 7/8" = (4 * 8 + 7) / 8 = 39/8"
Next, convert the 9' and 3 1/4" into inches. There are 12 inches in 1 foot, so we can multiply 9 by 12 to get the inches for the feet part:
9' = 9 * 12" = 108"
Now, convert the 1/4" into inches:
1/4" = 1 / 4 = 0.25"
Now, add the three measurements together to get the total length:
32' + 39/8" + 108" + 0.25"
To add all the measurements, you need to convert them to the same units. Let's convert 32' into inches:
32' = 32 * 12" = 384"
Now, add the measurements:
384" + 39/8" + 108" + 0.25"
To add fractions, you need a common denominator. In this case, the common denominator is 8, so let's convert 384" to eighths (by multiplying by 8):
384 * 8/8 = 3072/8"
Now, add all the measurements:
3072/8" + 39/8" + 108" + 0.25"
To add the measurements with the same denominator, add the numerators (top numbers) to get:
(3072 + 39 + 864 + 0.25)/8"
Now, add the numbers:
3072 + 39 + 864 + 0.25 = 3975.25
Therefore, the total length of tarp straps required is 3975.25 inches.
Remember to always convert the measurements to a consistent unit before adding or subtracting them.