Question

Victor stacked 6 pieces of wood on top of one another. If each piece was 6/8 of a foot tall, how tall was his pile.

Answer 1

Answer: (9/2)

Explanation:

If there are 6 pieces that are (6/8) of a foot tall, then they need to all be added together. Another way of doing this is to multiply (6/8) by 6:

(6/8) x 6= (36/8)

Then simplify:

=(9/2)

Answer 2

36/8

or 4 1/2 foot tall

Explanation:

6x6=36

36÷8=4 1/2