SOLUTION: How many square tiles each of dimension 2m * 2m can be fixed on a verandah 2m. wide surrounding a rectangular room of length 20m. and breadth 15m.

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Question 126484:
How many square tiles each of dimension 2m * 2m can be fixed on a verandah 2m. wide surrounding a rectangular room of length 20m. and breadth 15m.

Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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20*15=300 m^2 is the area of the veranda.
(20+2*2)(15+2*2)
24*19=456 m^2 total area of veranda plus the addition.
456-300=156 m^2 area of the addition.
156/(2*2)=156/4=39 2X2 m tiles will do the job.
NOTE: one tile will have to be cut in half.