A rectangular flowerpot is 20 inches long 8 inches wide and 6 inches high.

Question

true or false

if andy fills the flowerpot 2/3 fullof potting soil the expression 2/3(20 + 8 + 6) could be used to find the amount of potting soil he needed

Answer 1

Your expression will be correct if you multiply, rather than adding the dimensions.

2/3(20 * 8 * 6)

Answer 2

So false?

Answer 3

Yes, it's false.