SOLUTION: Roland's roller derby car traveled 4 1/2 feet past the bottom of the ramp. Elenor's car traveled 6 3/4 feet past the ramp. How much farther did Eleanor's car travel?

Question 669224: Roland's roller derby car traveled 4 1/2 feet past the bottom of the ramp. Elenor's car traveled 6 3/4 feet past the ramp. How much farther did Eleanor's car travel?

Found 2 solutions by stanbon, Alan3354:
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Roland's roller derby car traveled 4 1/2 feet past the bottom of the ramp. Elenor's car traveled 6 3/4 feet past the ramp. How much farther did Eleanor's car travel?
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Ans: 6 3/4 - 4 1/2 = 27/4 - 9/2 = 27/4 - 18/4 = 9/4 = 2 1/4 feet
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Cheers,
Stan H.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
That's soapbox derby, not roller derby.
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