SOLUTION: In 1978. Franklin Jacobs high jumped 7 feet 7 1/4 inches. Jacobs was 5 feet 8 inches tall. how many more inches did Jacob jump than his height?

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Question 729897: In 1978. Franklin Jacobs high jumped 7 feet 7 1/4 inches. Jacobs was 5 feet 8 inches tall. how many more inches did Jacob jump than his height?
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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(7*12+7.25)-5*12+8
(84+7.25)-68
91.25-68=23.25 INCHES ANS.