Question

Callie has 6 yards of green fabric and 4 yards of white fabric.

Callie gives 24 inches of green fabric to her sister. How may feet of green fabric does Callie have left? Show your work.

Answer 1

16 feet left

Explanation:

one yard = 3 feet

so:

6 yards = 18 feet

24 inches = 2 feet

18 feet - 2 feet = 16 feet