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Question 822179: I am wondering which is greater: 5 sq yards or 50 sq ft? How would I solve this?
Answer by htmentor(1343) About Me  (Show Source):
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A yard is 3 ft, so a square yard is 9 sq. ft.
5 sq. yd. is 45 sq. ft, so 50 sq. ft is larger.