SOLUTION: A rectangular tile measures 2 inches by 3 inches. What is the least number of tiles that are needed to completely cover a square region 2 feet on each side?

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Question 1067705: A rectangular tile measures 2 inches by 3 inches. What is the least number of tiles that are needed to completely cover a square region 2 feet on each side?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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24%5E2%2AsquareInches to be covered.

24%5E2%2F%282%2A3%29, this many tiles


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2%2A2%2A24

96%2Atiles