How many yardsof carpet in a 12x3 piece of carpet?

To determine the number of yards in a 12x3 piece of carpet, first calculate the area in square feet: 12 feet × 3 feet = 36 square feet. Since there are 9 square feet in a square yard, divide the total area by 9: 36 square feet ÷ 9 = 4 square yards. Therefore, a 12x3 piece of carpet is 4 square yards.