Question

How much thread is left on the spool in meters

Answer 1

Given:

The total 5 yards of thread on the spool.

Convert yard into meters.

`1\text{ yard}\approx0.9144\text{ meters}`

For 5 yards to meters is,

`\begin{gathered} 5\text{ yards}\approx\text{5}*0.9144\text{ meters} \\ \approx4.572\text{ meters} \end{gathered}`

Allison uses 3.5 meters of the thread, the thread remains is,

`4.572-3.5=1.072`

Answer: The thread left will be approximately 1.072 meters.