Question

What is the combined height for 3 nickels, 2 nickels, and 1 nickel? The thickness of one nickel is 1/16 inch.

Answer 1

3/8 inch

Explanation:

So we know there are 6 nickels and we know the height of one nickel: 1/16

So 6*1/16 = 6/16 = 3/8

Answer 2

3/8 of an inch

Explanation:

3/16 + 2/16 + 1/16 = 6/16 = 3/8 inch