Question

Ceramic tiles measure 2 inches by 3 inches. What is the least number of tiles that are needed to completely cover a square area that is 2 feet on each side?

Answer 1

Let x = # tiles

144 in^2 = 1 ft^2

2ft * 2ft = 4ft^2

4ft^2 = 6/144ft^2 * x

Solve for x.