Question

A package of vinyl floor tiles contains 45 foot square tiles. Find how many packages should be bought to cover the rectangular floor of an outlet store that is 120 feet by 90 feet

Answer 1

The area of the store is 120 x 90 = 10,800 square feet.

1 package contains 45 1 foot square tiles, divide total area by 45:

10,800 / 45 = 240 pacakes are needed.