Another poorly written word problem (Part 10)

Tales from the Classroom 1 Minute

The current women’s world record for the long jump is 7.52 meters, or 24 feet, 8 inches.

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Published by John Quintanilla

I'm a Professor of Mathematics and a University Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of North Texas. For eight years, I was co-director of Teach North Texas, UNT's program for preparing secondary teachers of mathematics and science.

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