SOLUTION: John's dad wants to build a tile patio that will be 15 foot by 12 foot. He has a $300 budget for this project. Each tile for the patio measures 12 inches by 12 inches and cost $1

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Question 604303: John's dad wants to build a tile patio that will be 15 foot by 12 foot. He has a $300 budget for this project. Each tile for the patio measures 12 inches by 12 inches and cost $1.50 each. He will also need one bag of concrete mix that cost $15. Will he have enough for this project?Show and explain how you know.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+15%2A12+=+180+ ft2
+12%2A12+ 1n2 tiles are equal to
+1%2A1+ ft2
+180%2F1+ ft2/ft2 = 180 tiles
+180%2A1.5+=+270+ dollars for the tiles
+270+%2B+15+=+285+
He will need $285 and that is under the $300 budget