SOLUTION: Carl is 6 ft 4 in tall. His son is three-quarters as tall. What is the difference in their heights?

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Question 1040910: Carl is 6 ft 4 in tall. His son is three-quarters as tall. What is the difference in their heights?
Answer by ikleyn(52785) About Me  (Show Source):
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1 foot = 12 inches.

6 ft 4 in = 6*12 + 4 = 76 ft.   It is how Carl is tall.

%283%2F4%29%2A76 = 57 in.  It is how the son is tall.

Now calculate the difference. 76 - 57 = ?