Question

Reggie needs 24 feet of rope to make a tire swing. He has 10 yards of rope. Is this enough for him to make his swing? Explain.

Answer 1

8 yards < 10 yards

He has enough.

Explanation:

1 yard = 3 feet

y yards = 24 feet

`(1)/(3) :(y)/(24)`

y · 3 = 1 · 24

3y = 24

3y ÷ 3 = 24 ÷ 3

y = 8

24 feet = 8 yards

8 yards < 10 yards