SOLUTION: if one piece of square tile measures 8 inches by 8 inches, what is the least number of tiles they will need to cover the patio floor if the square footage is 168sq.ft.
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Question 448775: if one piece of square tile measures 8 inches by 8 inches, what is the least number of tiles they will need to cover the patio floor if the square footage is 168sq.ft.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8 in = 2/3 ft
Area of tiles = (2/3)^2 = 4/9 sq ft
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168/(4/9) = 378 tiles
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