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The length of a string in yards is a function ƒ(n) of the length n in inches. Write a function rule for this situation.

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There are 12 inches in a foot, and 3 feet in a yard, so there are 36 inches in one yard which means that yards = inches/36. So the answer should be:

f(n) = n/36
User Dezfowler
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The answer is
f(n)= (1)/(36) n

Hope this helps!
User Michauwilliam
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