Problem 1
1 ft = 12 inches
2 ft = 24 inches (multiply both sides by 2)
Multiply by 1/3 to get (1/3)*24 = 24/3 = 8
Answer: 8 inches
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Problem 2
1 yard = 3 feet
3 yards = 9 feet (multiply both sides by 3)
1 ft = 12 inches
9 ft = 108 inches (multiply both sides by 9)
so overall, 3 yards = 108 inches
Multiply this by 1/6
(1/6)*(108 inches) = 108/6 = 18 inches
Answer: 18 inches
note: 18 inches = 12 inches + 6 inches = 1 ft, 6 inches = 1.5 ft
