document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=607099>Question 607099</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Compute the number of vinyl tiles, measuring 6 in. each side, needed to tile a kitchen measuring 20 ft. by 16 ft. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Each tile is .5*.5 = 0.25 square feet<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "area of kitchen = 20*16 = 320 square feet<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "number of tiles needed = 320/.25 = 1280<BR>\n" );
document.write( "(note: in reality, there will be waste.  So, normally, you would add 10-15% more)<BR>\n" );
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