SOLUTION: Mrs. Garvey's bathroom measures 6 feet by 10 feet. She wants to cover the floor with square tiles. The sides of the tiles are 6 inches. How many tiles will Mrs. Garvey need?

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Question 1138886: Mrs. Garvey's bathroom measures 6 feet by 10 feet.
She wants to cover the floor with square tiles.
The sides of the tiles are 6 inches.
How many tiles will Mrs. Garvey need?

Answer by ikleyn(52803) About Me  (Show Source):
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12 tiles along the 6 ft side.


20 tiles along the 10 ft side.


In all, 12*20 = 240 tiles.

Solved, answered and explained.


The fact to memorize: 1 foot = 12 inches.