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How many square feet are there in 288 square inches (1 foot=12 inches)

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Given:

1 foot = 12 inches

So, 288 square inches are:


288\text{ in}^2=288\text{ in}^2*(\frac{1\text{ ft}}{12\text{ in}})^2

Solve:


288\text{ in}^2*\frac{1^2\text{ ft}^2}{12^2\text{ in}^2}=288\text{ in}^2*\frac{1\text{ ft}^2}{144\text{ in}^2}

Simplify:


2\text{ ft}^2

Answer: 2 square feet

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