Question

The winner of a golf tournament made five putts for birdies. The lengths of these putts are in the table shown. What is the total distance of the putts in yards, feet, and inches?

A. 53 feet, 32 inches
B. 17 yards, 4 feet, 8 inches
C. 18 yards, 1 foot, 8 inches
D. 18 yards, 20 inches

Answer 1

First, note that

1 yard = 3 foot,

1 feet = 12 inches.

Now add all lengths:

15 ft 4 in + 9 ft 2 in + 14 ft 7 in + 10 ft 11 in +5 ft 8 in = 53 ft 32 in.

Since 32 in = 24 in + 8 in = 2 ft 8 in, then

53 ft 32 in = 53 ft + 2 ft 8 in =55 ft 8 in.

Since 55 ft = 54 ft + 1 ft = 18 yd 1 ft, then

55 ft 8 in = 18 yd 1 ft 8 in.

Answer: correct choice C