You are ordering linoleum for an 18' by 15' kitchen, but when you get to the store the measurements are in square yards, how much should you order

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Jayvon Flynn

Mathematics

10 May, 19:13

You are ordering linoleum for an 18' by 15' kitchen, but when you get to the store the measurements are in square yards, how much should you order

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Cody · Answer 1

The unit ' is used for the foot. Each yard is equal to 3 feet. We just have to convert the given dimensions in yards.

18': (18') x (1 yard / 3 ft) = 6 yards

15': (15') x (1 yard / 3 ft) = 5 yards

The linoleum that you will order should have a dimension of 6 yd by 5 yd.