Question

A farmer is planning to create a new grazing field for

his horses. He determines that he needs 280 yards of fencing
for his new field. The fencing is sold by the foot. How many
feet of fencing should the farmer buy? Explain.

Answer 1

840 feet

Explanation:

1 yard = 3 feet

280 yards = x

x = 280 × 3

x = 840 feet