SOLUTION: In 1991, the separation between goalpost uprights in college football changed from 23 feet 4 inches to 18 feet 6 inches. What percent reduction was this?
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Question 963996: In 1991, the separation between goalpost uprights in college football changed from 23 feet 4 inches to 18 feet 6 inches. What percent reduction was this?
Answer by LinnW(1048) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The numerator represents the reduction in size.
The denominator is the original length.
Convert feet to inches.
= 20.71%
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