SOLUTION: How many 12"x6" tiles would be needed to fill a space that is 10'.1"X8'? Thank you.

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Question 1015830: How many 12"x6" tiles would be needed to fill a space that is 10'.1"X8'? Thank you.
Answer by FrankM(1040) About Me  (Show Source):
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10' is 120" so your area is 120.1" x 96" or 11529.6 sq inches.
12" x 6" tile is 72 sq inches.
11529.6/72 = 160.13, so you need 161 tiles.