Question

A sidewalk is 12 bricks wide. Each brick is 2 5/16" wide. How wide is the sidewalk? Simplify

Answer 1

I got as far as 444/16. How do I simplify that in inches?

Answer 2

You times the first fraction by 12, right? After that, you got 444/16? THen you can divide 444 by 16 and then find the remainder and place it over 16 to get a proper fraction.

Answer 3

Is it 27.75 or 27 and 3/4" wide?

Answer 4

It's either. They're both correct, but the second option is better for your case.

Answer 5

I think I am finally starting to get the hang of this! Gets confusing! Thanks millions!

Answer 6

No problem :)

Answer 7

Instructor says answer is wrong? Now I'm lost again. It says: A sidewalk is built 12 bricks wide by laying each brick side by side. How many inches wide is the sidewalk if each brick measures 2 15/16" wide?

Answer 8

75/4

Answer 9

75/4

Answer 10

you times 2 15/16 by 12

Answer 11

which is 564/16

Answer 12

sorry its 111/4

Answer 13

141/4 isn't it?

Answer 14

108 and 3/4 to be exact

Answer 15

somehow i came up with the 111/4 but don't know how to simplify that?

Answer 16

sorry, I wrote 15 instead of 5, yeah it's 114

Answer 17

I mean 111

Answer 18

yes, it's 108 3/4

Answer 19

me too. then it reduces how?

Answer 20

You divide 111 by 4, and that is 108. The remainder is 3/4

Answer 21

instructor says wrong answer again.

Answer 22

Hmm. what does he say is the right answer? :)

Answer 23

doesn't?

Answer 24

Are you sure you copied the right question?

Answer 25

Oh!!!!

Answer 26

It's not 108. It's 27

Answer 27

27 3/4"

Answer 28

try that

Answer 29

yes it is I rushed

Answer 30

Your first answer must have been correct?

Answer 31

no I thought the size was 25/16

Answer 32

I mean 2 5/16

Answer 33

yes thats wat i think 2

Answer 34

Oh well.. I'm not sure then. That's the only answer I think is possible...

Answer 35

do you know if there is anyone here who knows linear algebra?

Answer 36

I might know a bit... There should be people here who do. Just write it up.

Answer 37

I did no response

Answer 38

I'll check. Hold on.

Answer 39

thnx