SOLUTION: A sheet of paper measures 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches. What is the greatest number of 2-inch squares that can be ruled off on this sheet of paper?

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Question 860183: A sheet of paper measures 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches. What is the greatest number of 2-inch squares that can be ruled off on this sheet of paper?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Width wise you can place 4 2" squares within the 8 1/2 inch width.
Lengthwise you can place 5 2" squares within the 11 inch length.
N=4%2A5=20
At that point, you use 20%2A2%2A2 or 80 square inches of the available 93.5 square inches.