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First we should write an equation for it: <math>\frac{12*9}{9}</math> Then we simplify: <math>\frac{12}{1}</math> Then further simplify and get our answer: <math>12 \textbf{(A)}</math> | First we should write an equation for it: <math>\frac{12*9}{9}</math> Then we simplify: <math>\frac{12}{1}</math> Then further simplify and get our answer: <math>12 \textbf{(A)}</math> | ||
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+ | Since there are 3 feet in a yard, we divide 9 by 3 to get 3, and 12 by 3 to get 4. To find the area of the carpet, we then multiply these two values together to get 12 square yards, which yields <math>12 \textbf{(A)}</math> | ||
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How many square yards of carpet are required to cover a rectangular floor that is feet long and feet wide? (There are 3 feet in a yard.)
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[hide]Solution
First, we multiply to get that you need square feet of carpet you need to cover. Since there are square feet in a square yard, you divide by to get square yards, so our answer is .
Solution 2
First we should write an equation for it: Then we simplify: Then further simplify and get our answer:
Solution 3
Since there are 3 feet in a yard, we divide 9 by 3 to get 3, and 12 by 3 to get 4. To find the area of the carpet, we then multiply these two values together to get 12 square yards, which yields
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