Concrete blocks are 8in. high. if a 3/8-in. mortar joint is used, how high will a wal of 12 courses of concrete blocks be?

Evanb asked Sep 9, 2023

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Evanb asked Sep 9, 2023

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Answer:

100.5 inches

Explanation:

If each course has 3/8 inch of concrete below it (including the bottom one)

8 in * 12 + 3/8 in * 12 = 100 1/2 inches

Gcerar answered Sep 13, 2023

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