SOLUTION: How many 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" square pieces can you get out of 1 square foot?

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Question 356830: How many 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" square pieces can you get out of 1 square foot?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Area of the square pieces would be %283%2F2%29%283%2F2%29+=+%289%2F4%29in%5E2+=+2.25in%5E2

1 square ft in terms of inches squared is 12in%2A12in+=+144in%5E2

144in%5E2%2F2.25in%5E2+=+64

64  1 1/2" x 1 1/2" square pieces in 1 square foot