SOLUTION: How many tiles are needed to tile the floor of a closet measuring 6 feet by 4 feet if each tile is a square with sides 8 inches long? I know the answer is 54, but need to know h

Algebra ->  Rectangles -> SOLUTION: How many tiles are needed to tile the floor of a closet measuring 6 feet by 4 feet if each tile is a square with sides 8 inches long? I know the answer is 54, but need to know h      Log On


   

Question 130892: How many tiles are needed to tile the floor of a closet measuring 6 feet by 4 feet if each tile is a square with sides 8 inches long?
I know the answer is 54, but need to know how to get to that conclusion.
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
6*4=24 FT^2
8*8=64 IN^2 OR 64/144=4/9 FT^2
24/(4/9)
24*9/4
216/4=54 TILES ARE REQUIRED.