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A certain type of carpeting is 30 inches wide. How many yards of this carpet will be needed to cover a floor that measures 20 feet by 24 feet?
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A certain type of carpeting is 30 inches wide. How many yards of this carpet will be needed to cover a floor that measures 20 feet by 24 feet?

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My works: 20 × 24 = 480
480 ÷ 30 = 16 yards

Answer: You need 16 yards of the carpet to cover the floor that measures 20 feet by 24 feet.
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