Mr. Lincoln is building a rectengular play area in the local park. The length of the play area is ninety-seven and one-half feet. The width of the play area is fifty-six feet. To keep xhildren from falling on a hard surface, the play area will be covered with recycled tire rubber. Recycled tire rubber is sold by the square yard. How many square yards of recycled tire rubber will be needed for the play area? If the company will only sell complete square yards of recycled tire rubber, how much should Mr. Lincoln buy?

Answer 1

Let's change the feet to yards
97.5 / 3 = 32.5 yards
56/3 = 18.67 yards

32.5 * 18.67 = _______ square yards