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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The Smiths plan to recarpet their family room, which measures 15 ft. by 20 ft. How many square yards of carpet are needed?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

33.3 yards squared

OpenStudy (anonymous):

1) Find the area of the room 15ft x 20ft = 300 sqft

OpenStudy (anonymous):

2) Then multiply by a conversion factor, (1 yd / 3 ft)^2, which gets you 100/3 = 33.3

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