Chapter 0, Problem 50P

To determine

To complete: the given blank.

Answer to Problem 50P

The result is $10yards=30feet$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

  $\_yd=30ft$

Calculation:

The objective is to convert feet to yds.

The given units are customary units of lengths. For conversion, refer to conversion table:

Unit 1	Unit 2
1 foot (ft.)	12 inches
1 yard	3 feet
1 mile	1760 yds.

Since 1 yard has 3 feet,

To find yards in 30 feet, divide 30 feet by 10

  $\begin{array}{l}30feet=\frac{30}{3}\\ =10yds\\ or\\ 10yards=30feet\end{array}$

Conclusion:

Therefore, the result is $10yards=30feet$