Question

The Fifth Grade classes are going on a field trip. Mrs. Lafont fills an ice chest with drinks. The ice chest holds 122 cubic inches. Mrs. Heather fills an ice chest with snacks. Her ice chest holds 118 cubic inches. What is the volume, in cubic inches, of Mrs. Heather's and Mrs. Lanfont's ice chest?

Answer 1

122+118=240 because you add it.

Answer 2

122+118 because you can't multiply because it's to big so you add it