Question

Detective Z builds a 382 feet tall fence for the park. Steady paints the fence to 114 feet. How many feet are still left to be painted?
Use a mental math strategy to find the answer quickly.

• A. 268 feet
• B. 266 feet
• C. 265 feet
• D. 271 feet

Answer 1

The correct option is A 268 feet

Height of the fence $=382\text{feet}$
Height of the painted fence $=114\text{feet}$
Remaining fence height $=382-114\text{feet}$
Using the mental math ability of compensation, we can solve the question.
Therefore, the length of the fence remaining to be painted is 268 feet.