Question

How far will a ball roll if it travels 12m/s
for 3 seconds?

Answer 1

The ball will travel 36 meters because 12 times 3 = 36

Answer 2

If it takes a ball to roll 12 meters per sec, and asks how far it will roll for 3 seconds you would multiply 12 and 3 getting 36.

The ball will roll 36 meters for 3 seconds