document.write( "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. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #308759 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 8 in = 2/3 ft \n" ); document.write( "Area of tiles = (2/3)^2 = 4/9 sq ft \n" ); document.write( "------------ \n" ); document.write( "168/(4/9) = 378 tiles \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |