Question

Clare says “this classroom is 11 meters long. a meter is longer than a yard, so if i measure the length of this classroom in yards, i will get less than 11 yards” do you agree with clare? explain

your reasoning

Answer 1

Explanation:

Length of the classroom is 11 meters.

And a meter is longer than yard.

So, when we will convert the length from meters to yards the number will be bigger.

1 meter > 1 yard

11 meters > 11 yards

1 meter = 1.093 yards

11 meters = 11 × 1.093 yards

= 12.023 yards

Hence, length of classroom will be more in yards.

Therefore, Clare's statement that the measurement of the classroom in yards will be less, is incorrect.

Answer 2

I don't agree with Clare

if i measure the length of this classroom in yards, i will get more than 11 yards

Explanation:

we know that

`1\ m=1.09361\ yd`

`1\ yd=0.91\ m`

so

A meter is not longer than a yard

To convert meters to yards multiply by 1.09361

`11\ m=11(1.09361)=12.03\ yd`

`12.03\ yd > 11\ yd`

therefore

I don't agree with Clare

if i measure the length of this classroom in yards, i will get more than 11 yards