Question

Aiden has 288 inches of string. How many yards of string does he have?

• A. 7 yd
• B. 8 yd
• C. 9 yd
• D. 12 yd

Answer 1

The correct option is B 8 yd

Aiden has 288 inches of string.

To convert this to yard,

1 yard = 36 inches.

1 inch = $\frac{1}{36}$ yards.

288 inches = $\frac{288}{36}$ yards
= 8 yards.

Hence, Aiden has 8 yards of string.