Question

A text font fits 12 characters per inch. Using the same font, how many characters can be expected per yard of text? NOTE: 1 yard = 36 inches.

Answer 1

D is the answer

Explanation:

Answer 2

432 characters can be expected to fit per yard of text. The following solution can be used:
Let x be the number of characters to be used in a yard
12 characters / in = x/ 36 in
(12 characters * 36 in) / in = x
x = 432 characters

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