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Question 888754: A rectangular floor measuring 8ft by 6ft is to be covered with square tiles measuring 8 inches on each side.
How many tiles are need?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Convert the room measurements to inches.
8 ft = 96 inches = 12 8 inch tiles
6 ft = 72 inches = 9 8 inch tiles.
So the room can be covered by %2812%2A9%29 8 inch tiles.
N=12%2A9
N=108 tiles