P
OCKET
R
EFERENCE
G
UIDE
— 10
Adding and Subtracting Strings of
Dimensions
Add the following measurements:
• 6 Feet 2-1/2 Inches
• 11 Feet 5-1/4 Inches
• 18.25 Inches
Then subtract 2-1/8 Inches.
KEYSTROKE
DISPLAY
o o
0.
6 f 2 i 1 / 2 +
6
FEET
2-1/2
INCH
1 1 f 5 i 1 / 4 +
17
FEET
7-3/4
INCH
1 8 • 2 5 i =
19
FEET
2
INCH
– 2 i 1 / 8 =
18
FEET
11-7/8
INCH
Multiplying Dimensions
What is the perimeter of a room with
three walls which measure 15 Feet 3-3/4
Inches each?
KEYSTROKE
DISPLAY
3 x 1 5 f 3 i 3 / 4 =
45
FEET
11-1/4
INCH
EXAMPLES