document.write( "Question 848311: How Many 8inch x 8 feet wood boards are needed to fill up an area that equals 1000 square feet? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #511029 by swincher4391(1107)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 8 inch = 2/3 feet\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "area of one board = 8 feet * 2/3 feet = 16/3 feet^2\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "1000/(16/3) = 187.5 boards.\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "We can't have half of a board (well maybe you can), so we only use 187 full boards. \n" ); document.write( " |