Homework Help: math

Posted by Tristan on Monday, March 28, 2011 at 10:23pm.

Dana buys a piece of carpet that measures 20 square yards. Will she be able to completely cover a rectangular floor that measures 12 ft 6 in. by 16 ft 6 in.?

math - Ms. Sue, Monday, March 28, 2011 at 10:43pm
1 yard = 3 feet

12 ft., 6 in. = 4.166667 yards
16 ft., 6 in. = 5.5 yards

4.1666 * 5.5 = 22.92 yards
math - Tristan, Monday, March 28, 2011 at 10:52pm
Thanks.
math - Ms. Sue, Monday, March 28, 2011 at 10:54pm
You're welcome.

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