SOLUTION: A sheet of paper measures 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches. What is the greatest number of 2-inch squares that can be ruled off on this sheet of paper?

Question 860183: A sheet of paper measures 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches. What is the greatest number of 2-inch squares that can be ruled off on this sheet of paper?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Width wise you can place 4 2" squares within the 8 1/2 inch width.
Lengthwise you can place 5 2" squares within the 11 inch length.

At that point, you use or square inches of the available square inches.

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