Question

He saw a trash can that was 3 feet tall . Then he saw a lamppost that's was 4times as tall as trash can . How tall was the lamppost ?

Answer 1

The Lamppost was 12 feet tall

3 x 4 = 12

Answer 2

Answer: The lamp post is 12 feet tall.

Step-by-step explanation:

4 x 3 = 12

Work check:

Trashcan : 3 feet

Lamppost: x4 bigger

3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12

4 + 4 + 4 = 12

Therefore, the lamp post is 12 feet tall (144 inches.)