SOLUTION: Over a two hour time period a snail moved 76 inches. How far is this in yards? Write your answer as a whole number or a mixed number in simplest form. Include the correct unit in

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Question 536455: Over a two hour time period a snail moved 76 inches. How far is this in yards?
Write your answer as a whole number or a mixed number in simplest form. Include the correct unit in your answer.

Answer by fcabanski(1391)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
There are 12 inches per foot and 3 feet per yard. To convert inches to yards divide by 12*3=36.


76/36=2 and 1/9 yards.

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