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Is 4yd less than 11ft ?

Answer 1

Gabriel Agustin

No, it is greater than #11# feet.

#1# yard #=3# feet

#4# yards #=(3)(4)=12# feet

It is greater than #11# feet.

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Answer 2

Autumn Arnold

To compare 4 yards and 11 feet, we need to convert one of the units so that they are both in the same unit of measurement. Since 1 yard is equal to 3 feet, we can convert 4 yards to feet:

[ 4 \text{ yards} \times 3 \text{ feet/yard} = 12 \text{ feet} ]

Now we can compare 12 feet and 11 feet. Since 12 feet is greater than 11 feet, 4 yards is indeed greater than 11 feet. Therefore, 4 yards is not less than 11 feet.

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