3*36 + 2*12 + 8 = 140 inches (Sheila)
24*12 + 8 = 296 inches (record)
=296-140 = 156 inches longer
156/12 = 13 feet longer
As of the 2012 Summer Olympics, the world record for women's long jump is 24 feet, 8 inches. How much longer is the world record than Sheila's first jump? Express your answer in yards.
Sheila first jump measured 3 yards, 2 feet, 8 inches.
Do I convert to inches or yards
Answer 4 yard 3 feet
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