Quick Math Question ?

Question

A pattern requires a 2-ft 10-in length of fabric. if a 2-yd length is used, what length remains?

Okay.. i may be a complete duh head on this but a yard equals 3 feet. so i take 3 feet and times it by two making it 6 feet, then i subtract the 2-ft 10-in and get 4 feet 10 inches? I'm so much better in algebra then i am with basic math lol

thanks for your help and don't laugh at me lol

Answer 1

OK, 1 yd does  = 3 ft so if you have 2 yds you have 6 ft

Your pattern has inches in it so lets convert the ft to inches and get 72

Pattern is 2ft 10 in = 34 inches

So take 34 out of 72 and you get 38 inches which is 1 yrd and 2 inches

Answer 2

you are going to need 1 of those feet to subtract the 10 inches 1 ft[12 in ] minus 10 inches =2inches  leaving 5 ft to subtract the 2ft from 5ft minus 2ft =3 feet ans 3ft 2in

Answer 3

2'10'' = 34"

6'0" = 72"

72/34 = 2 remainder 4

Therefore you will have 4" leftover, getting 2 complete patterns out of the 2 yard section of cloth.