Question

Nathan needs 73.25 yards of cable for a certain job. How long is this in feet and inches?

I know 73.25 x 3 = 219.75ft. I don't understand how to convert the .75 into inches?

Answer 1

219 ft, 9 inches

Explanation:

73.25 yards of cable to feet and inches

1 yard = 3 ft

Therefore;

73.25 yards is equal to;

73.25 x 3 = 219.75 ft

1 ft =12 inches

Thus; 0.75 ft is equal to;

0.75 × 12 =9 inches

Hence; 73.25 yards is equal to 219 ft and 9 inches