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Compute the number of vinyl tiles, measuring 8 in. each side, needed to tile a kitchen measuring 24 ft. by 18 ft.

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972. Keep in mind the ratio of square feet to square inches is 144:1 as opposed to 12:1
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Answer: There are 972 tiles to cover the kitchen.

Explanation:

Since we have given that

Dimensions of kitchen be


24\ ft\ by\ 18\ ft

Dimension of each tile = 8 inches

We have to find the number of tiles .

So, Number of tiles is given by


\frac{\text{Area of kitchen}}{\text{ Area of tile }}\\\\=(24* 12* 18* 12)/(8* 8)\\\\=(62208)/(64)\\\\=972

Hence, there are 972 tiles to cover the kitchen.

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