Question

You are designing a poster that will be 3 yd wide and 8 ft high. How much paper do you need to make the poster? Give your answer in square feet.

Answer 1

24 feet cause 8 times 3 is 24

Answer 2

72 ft squared

Explanation:

A = Length x Width

1 yd = 3 ft

3 yd x 3 = 9 ft for 3 yds

Length = 9ft

Width = 8 ft

9 x 8 = 72 ft squared