SOLUTION: On an NBA team the two forwards measure 6'8" and 6'6" and the two guards measure 6'0" and 5'9" tall. How tall a center should they hire if they wish to have a starting team average

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Question 450537: On an NBA team the two forwards measure 6'8" and 6'6" and the two guards measure 6'0" and 5'9" tall. How tall a center should they hire if they wish to have a starting team average height of at least 6'5"?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Convert to inches:
6'5"=77in.
5x77in=385
80+78+72+69=299
385-299=86"=7'2"
You need a center who's at least 7'2". Maybe you could hire Yao Ming..