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Question 949265: How many yards of 50" fabric is needed to cover a round table with a 32" surfice with a 5" over hang.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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How many yards of 50" fabric is needed to cover a round table with a 32" surfice with a 5" over hang.
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diameter = 50" + 2*5" = 60"
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Area of fabric = pi*radius^2 = pi*30^2 = 900pi sq inches
Each sq yrd is 36*36 = 1296 sq in
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Ans: (900pi/1296) = 2.18 sq yd
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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