Question

A frame can be hung two different ways. One way shows 3 rows with 6 photos in each row. The other way shows 6 rows with 3 photos in each row. Which equation is correct?

A. 6 x 6 = 36 and 6 x 6 = 36
B. 3 x 6 = 18 and 6 x 3 = 18
C. 1 x 2 = 2 and 2 x 1 = 2
D. 4 × 5 = 20 and 5 x 4 = 20

Answer 1

The correct equation for the given situation is B. 3 x 6 = 18 and 6 x 3 = 18.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct equation for the given situation is B. 3 x 6 = 18 and 6 x 3 = 18.

When the frame is hung with 3 rows and 6 photos in each row, there are a total of 3 x 6 = 18 photos displayed. Similarly, when the frame is hung with 6 rows and 3 photos in each row, there are also a total of 6 x 3 = 18 photos displayed. Therefore, both equations are equal and correct.