Question

A stack of Sunday newspapers sits on a skid 3" off the ground.

Each newspaper is 13" thick.
a. How high is the stack if there are n newspapers in it?
b. If the top of the stack is 3' high, about how many newspapers
are in the stack?

Answer 1

Answer: a. 3+13n

b. About 3 newspapers

Explanation:

a. T=total thickness of newspapers on a skid in inches

T=3+13n

b. 3'=3 ft

1 ft=12 inches

3 ft=3*12 inches

3 ft=36 inches

36=3+13n

13n=33

n=2.54 ==> About 3 newspapers