Question

Xavier is using square tiles to cover a table top. The tiles are 1 1/2in. On each side. The table top is 7 1/2 inches wide and 13 1/2 inches long. How many tiles dose Xavier need to use to cover the whole table?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

45 Tiles

Explanation:

7 1/2 × 13 1/2 = 101 1/4

Area = 101 1/4

1 1/12 × 1 1/2 = 2 1/4

Tile Area = 2 1/4

101 1/4 ÷ 2 1/4 = 45

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