SOLUTION: The dimensions of a living room is 12ft by 12ft. If the carpet is sold by the square yard, determine how many square yards of carpeting she must purchase?

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Question 1126860: The dimensions of a living room is 12ft by 12ft. If the carpet is sold by the square yard, determine how many square yards of carpeting she must purchase?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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12 feet is 4 yards.

4 yards by 4 yards is 16 square yards.