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.
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,
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1 foot = 1/3 of a yard
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.
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.
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