Answer:
5.667 yards of fabric was used to make a cape
Explanation:
(Total Yard of Fabric)1/3 = (What's Used)
Total Yard Fabric = 17
What's Used = x
1 third = 1/3
(17)1/3 = x
x = 17/3 or about 5.667 yards of fabric used
Double Check:
5.667/17 = 0.3334 which is about 1/3
If you want to find how much he has left:
1 - 1/3 = 2/3
17(2/3) = x
x = 34/3 or about 11.333 yards of fabric left.
Double Check:
11.333/17 = 0.6666 which is about 2/3