Trick Math Question

[soccerboy]

This is a trick question. I think the answer is 12 but I am up for suggestions.

Mark built a log fort in the hape of a square. He used 6 vertical posts on each side of his fort. How many posts did he use?? Draw a pic

 

[tkhunny]

Sorry. That would fall down in a light breeze.

Draw a square.
Put a post at each corner.
How many more do you have to add on each side to make six on each side?

 

[soccerboy]

what?

Please assist.

 

[happy]

Sorry. That would fall down in a light breeze.

Draw a square.
Put a post at each corner.
How many more do you have to add on each side to make six on each side?

:lol: Thanks for making me laugh out loud!

 

[soccerboy]

I'm stressing

what does it falls down a light breeze mean??

 

[happy]

It means it isn't built very well. You probably could blow it over just by breathing on it. :wink: :lol:

 

[soccerboy]

very funny...

:lol: very funny but do u know the answer???? :evil: :evil:

 

[soccerboy]

p.s

This isnt for like fun for you guys but for my homework

 

[soccerboy]

Yay!

I found the answer and your info didnt really help but thanks anyway.

 

[soroban]

Hello, soccerboy!

Lighten up!

If people seem to be teasing you, it's because it's obvious that you're waiting for some genius
\(\displaystyle \;\;\;\)to give you a Magic Formula created just for this problem.

Did you even try to "draw a pic"?

Mark built a log fort in the shape of a square.
He used 6 vertical posts on each side of his fort.
How many posts did he use?? Draw a pic

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    * * * * * *

I hiope you're laughing.

 

[soccerboy]

ughh

your right i should lighten up thanks!

 

[royhaas]

He posted the same question to another forum and provided no work either.

 

[happy]

Why do people do that? It's such a waste of time!


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