A brick wall measuring 3 ft by 11 ft is to be built. The brick measures 4in by 6 in. How many bricks will it take to complete the walkway?

math - Ms. Sue, Monday, June 24, 2013 at 2:39pm
Are we building a wall or a walkway?

math - iris, Monday, June 24, 2013 at 2:41pm
walkway

1 answer

3 ft = 36 in
11ft = 132 in

4in * 6in. = 24 square inch

36in * 132in = 4752 square inch

4752/24 = 198 bricks