SOLUTION: I need 96 six inch squares, how many yards of fabric would that be?

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Question 132723: I need 96 six inch squares, how many yards of fabric would that be?
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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the side of each square is .5 ft, so the area is .25 sq.ft.

96 squares would be 96*.25 or 24 sq ft

there are 9 sq.ft. in a sq. yd., so you need 24/9 or 2 2/3 sq.yd.