Question

You are ordering linoleum for a kitchen with dimensions 9' by 19'. When you get to the store, you find the linoleum is only sold in square yards. How many square yards should you order?

Answer 1

19 yds^2

Explanation:

Lets start by converting 9' by 19' into yards (yds).

The conversion factor is (1 yard/3 feet).

9' by 19' is the same as 3 yds by 6 1/3 yds.

(3 yds)*(6 1/3 yds) = 19 yds^2