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Why are there 9 square feet in a square yard

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1 yard = 3 feet so 1 yard by 1 yard = 3 x 3 = 9 square feet.. This means that 9 squares that are 3 feet by 3 feet will fit into a square that is 1 yard by 1 yard.
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