December 2009
How many square yards are in 36
One can of spray paint covers 4 square
3a
3b
square feet?
feet. How many square inches will it
cover?
Scale
Scale
1 yard = 3 feet
1 foot = 12 inches
4
A
24
A
12
B
48
B
81
C
144
C
108
D
576
D
Summary Statement:
These problems look at solutions involving conversions within the same measurement system.
Students can use proportional reasoning to solve problems.
Arizona Department of Education
15
Grade 8