Question

To convert 38 feet to yards, which ratio could you multiply by?

A. 1 yard/38 feet
B. 38 feet/1 yard
C. 3 feet/1 yard
D. 1 yard/3 feet

Answer 1

The answer is D. 1 yard/3 feet

38 feet x (1 yard/3 feet)
= (38 feet/3 feet) x 1 yard
The feet units cancel and the yards unit remains.
= (38/3) x 1 yard
= 12 2/3 yards

Answer 2

C. 3 feet/1 yard, best fit.