The newtons family measures 5 by 20 ft. They are coveribg the floor with tiles that measure 1 ft on a side and cost 0.82 eacg. H ow much will they spend on tile?

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mathmale · Answer

Hello, dontre!
A sketch is not absolutely necessary here, but may help you visualize the floor that this family is covering with tile and how many tiles they'll need.

To simplify matters, we could assume that tiles are laid with zero space between them.  Thus, 5 tiles will fit within the 5 foot width of the narrower end of the room.

What's the next step towards solving this problem?

anonymous · Answer

my bad

mathmale · Answer

Please, let's get moving in solving this problem.  It's not "my bad."

Assume that the room is shaped and dimensioned so that you don't have to cut any tiles.

What is the area of the room?
What is the area of 1 tile?
How many tiles are necessary to cover the floor?

anonymous · Answer

is the answer $16.40