Question

50 yards of tape is needed to pack and ship 100 packages. You have a roll of tape that is 2000 inches long. About how many yards do you have? A) 28 yards B) 50 yards C) 56 yards D) 67 yards

Answer 1

Find out how many feet are in a yard.

3 feet = 1 yard

Find out how many inches are in a yard

3×12=36

Find out how many yards are in 2000 inches.

2000÷36=55.5

55.5 ≈ 56

The answer would be C) 56 yards