Question

Eight bricks are laid end to end along the edge of a flower bed. Each brick is inches long. How long is the row of bricks, in inches?

Answer 1

1.5 times 8 equals 12. The row of bricks is 12 inches long

Answer 2

Eight bricks are laid end to end along the edge of a flower bed.

Each brick is 11/2 inches long. How long is the row of bricks, in inches?

11/2 inches

A average row of bricks is 7-1/2 inches

11/2 x 7-1/2 = 38

38 inches