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How many square feet are in one square yard?

  1. 9 sq ft

  2. 3 sq ft

  3. 12 sq ft

  4. 15 sq ft

The correct answer is: 9 sq ft

To determine how many square feet are in one square yard, it's essential to understand the relationship between yards and feet. A yard is equal to 3 feet. When calculating square measurements, you multiply the linear measurements by themselves. So, if one yard is 3 feet, then one square yard is calculated as follows: 1 square yard = (3 feet) x (3 feet) = 9 square feet. This means there are 9 square feet in one square yard, making the correct choice the first option.