Question

A text font fits 12 characters per inch. Using the same font, how many characters can be expected per yard of text?

Answer 1

432 characters

Step-by-step explanation:

First we can convert 12 characters per inch in to characters per feet. Knowing that there are 12 inches per foot we know we have to multiply the 12 characters per inch by 12, giving us 144 characters per foot. Now we have to convert characters per foot to characters per yard. Knowing there are 3 feet per yard we know we have to multiply 144 characters per foot by 3, giving us a final answer of 432 characters per yard of text.

Answer 2

There are 36 inches in a yard, so multiply the 12 characters that go into an inch by 36 to find out how many characters go into a yard. 12x36=432. You can expect 432 characters to fit in a yard :)