New question: A sidewalk is built6 bricks wide by laying each brick side by side. How many inches wide is the sidewalk if each brick measures 3 1/8" wide? Simplify.

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anonymous · Answer

it should be 6 times 3 1/8

anonymous · Answer

you got the hang of it last time... Type your answer, and we'll confirm :)

anonymous · Answer

so 6/1*25/8?

anonymous · Answer

Yup!

anonymous · Answer

so 150/8?

anonymous · Answer

Yup!

anonymous · Answer

here's the rub, what do i do next?

anonymous · Answer

You got it right the last time. divide 150 by 8, which is 18, and the remainder is 3, so it'll be 18 3/4.

anonymous · Answer

OMG! I got one right!!! There's a first!

anonymous · Answer

See, you're understanding it better now :) Glad I could help!