SOLUTION: A builder has a floor that's 45 sq foot each piece of tile is 6 inches by 36 inches how many pieces will he need to do the job

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Question 734762: A builder has a floor that's 45 sq foot each piece of tile is 6 inches by 36 inches how many pieces will he need to do the job
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Convert inches to feet
+6%2F12+=+.5+ ft
+36%2F12+=+3+ ft
The area of each tile is +.5%2A3+=+1.5+ ft2
Divide the area of the floor by the area of each tile
+45+%2F+1.5+=+30+
30 pieces are needed to do the job