1. The problem is to convert 16 yards to feet using the conversion rate 3 feet = 1 yard. 2. The formula to convert yards to feet is: $$\text{feet} = \text{yards} \times 3$$ 3. Substitute the given value: $$\text{feet} = 16 \times 3$$ 4. Multiply: $$\text{feet} = 48$$ 5. Therefore, 16 yards is equal to 48 feet.