Question

Edward had a lump of play doh that was 2 1/2 inches long. If he stretches it out 3 times it current length how long would it be

Answer 1

7.5 inches

Explanation:

2.5 x 3

= how long it would be

7.5

Answer 2

7 1/2 inches

Explanation:

3 × 2 1/2 = (3×2) +(3×1/2) = 6 + 3/2 = 6 + 1 1/2 = 7 1/2

The stretched clay would be 7 1/2 inches long.