Question

a rectange has side lengths of 2 1/3 and 1 1/3. how many square tiles measuring 1/3 of an inch on each side will it take the entirely cover this rectange ?

Answer 1

28 tiles

Explanation:

First, find the area of the rectangle by multiplying its sides

2 1/3 x 1 1/3

change to improper fractions

7/3 x 4/3 = 28/9

the area of the square tile is 1/3 x 1/3 = 1/9

Now, divide the area of the rectangle by the area of the square

28/9 ÷ 1/9

find the reciprocal of the divisor(1/9) and proceed to multiplication

28/9 x 9/1 = 28