Final answer:
Simon can make 3 foot-bags from 1/2 yard of material by dividing the material by the amount needed for one foot-bag, which is 1/6 yard.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question Simon asks about how many foot-bags can be made from 1/2 yard of material is a mathematical problem that involves division of fractions. To find out how many 1/6 yard pieces (the amount of material needed for one foot-bag) can be made from 1/2 yard, we divide 1/2 by 1/6. Using the rule of division for fractions, which states that you multiply by the reciprocal, the calculation is 1/2 ÷ 1/6 = 1/2 × 6/1 = 3/1, or simply 3. Therefore, Simon can make 3 foot-bags from 1/2 yard of material.