Question

For the roof of the shelter, Mia has a board that measures 1 square yard, a second
board that measures 3 feet by 3 feet, and a third board that measures 36 inches by
36 inches.
Which of the boards, if any, will cover all the space needed for the roof? Explain your
answer,
Answer
1 foot = 1/3 of a yard
Answered by GPT 3.5
The first board that measures 1 square yard is equivalent to an area of 1 yard by 1 yard, or 3 feet by 3 feet.

The second board that measures 3 feet by 3 feet is, as mentioned, equivalent to an area of 3 feet by 3 feet.

The third board that measures 36 inches by 36 inches is also equivalent to an area of 3 feet by 3 feet.

Therefore, all three boards are equivalent in size and will cover all the space needed for the roof.
Answered by GPT 3.5
Apologies for the mistake. You are correct in stating that 1 foot is equivalent to 1/3 of a yard.

To revise the answer:

The first board that measures 1 square yard is equivalent to an area of 1 yard by 1 yard, which is equivalent to an area of 3 feet by 3 feet.

The second board that measures 3 feet by 3 feet is equivalent to an area of 1 yard by 1 yard.

The third board that measures 36 inches by 36 inches is equivalent to an area of 1 yard by 1 yard.

Therefore, all three boards are equivalent in size and will cover all the space needed for the roof.