Question

Amy wants to carpet a room that is 12 feet by 8 feet.

How many square yards of carpet will she need to complete the room?

Answer 1

`1\ ft=0.333\ yards\\8\ ft=8\cdot0.333=2.664\ yards\\12\ ft=12\cdot0.333=3.996\ yards\\\\2.664\cdot3.996=10.645\ square\ yards\\\\She\ need\ 10.645\ square\ yards\ of\ carpet.`