None of the boards will cover all the space needed for the roof. The first board measures 1 square yard, the second board measures 9 square feet, and the third board measures 16 square feet. In total, this is only 26 square feet, which is not enough to cover the space needed for the roof.
To illustrate this, imagine a square with an area of 36 square feet. The first board would cover 1/3 of the square, the second board would cover 1/4 of the square, and the third board would cover 1/2 of the square. This would leave 1/12 of the square uncovered.
Therefore, none of the boards will cover all the space needed for the roof.
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For the roof of the shelter, Mia has a board that measures 1 square yard, a second board that measured 3 feet by 3 feet, and a third board that measures 36 inches by 36 inches. 1ft. =1/3 yard.
Which of the Boards,if any, will cover all the space needed for the roof?
Explain your answer, drawing a pictures as necessary.
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