On Monday, it snowed a total of 15 inches.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, it snowed in additional 4 1/2 inches and 6 3/4 inches respectively. A weather forecaster says that over the last three days, it snowed over 2 1/2 Feet. Is this a valid claim? Justify you answer.

3 answers

15 + 4 1/2 + 6 3/4 = 26 1/4 inches

2 ft = 24 inches

2 1/2 feet = 30 inches
56 1/4
No