Question

A text font fits 12 characters per inch. Using the same font, how many characters can be expected per yard of text? There are 12 inches in a foot, and 3 feet in a yard. 36 characters 144 characters 360 characters 432 characters

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

12 X 36 = 432 Characters

Answer 2

Answer:

432 characters can be expected to fit per yard of text. The following solution can be used:

Let x be the number of characters to be used in a yard

12 characters / in = x/ 36 in

(12 characters * 36 in) / in = x

x = 432 characters

Step-by-step explanation: just did it on edge ;)