SOLUTION: Problem is 4/9 of 2 yards = 16 how do they get it

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Question 609596: Problem is
4/9 of 2 yards = 16
how do they get it
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Problem is
4/9 of 2 yards = 16
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That's not a problem, it's a statement.
No units are given for the 16, tho.
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4/9 of 2 yards = 16 inches ?
4/9 of 72 inches = 16 inches ?
It doesn't.
4/9 of 72 inches is 32 inches.
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English units are almost useless.