Question

Mo needs to buy enough material to cover the walls around the stage for a theater performance. If he needs 79 feet of wall covering, what is the minimum number of yards of material he should purchase if the material is sold only by whole yards? Enter yMathour answer in the box.​

Answer 1

Answer: Mo will need 26.3333333333 yards in order to cover the walls.

Explanation:

One yard = 3 feet (36 inches)

You must find how many yards are in 79 feet.

79 feet/3 feet = 26.333...

Therefore, Mo needs 26.333... yards of material if the material is only sold by yards.