Question

The number of squares that are required to fill a rectangle of 512 cm by 108 cm, if each square of length 8 cm is _____________. a. 838 b. 864 c. 752 d. 440

Answer 1

b) 864 squares

Explanation:

A(rectangle) = 512cm x 108cm = 55296 cm²

A(square) = 8cm x 8cm = 64 cm²

Ar/As = 55296cm²/64cm² = 864 squares

Answer 2

864

Explanation:

512÷8=64

108÷8=13.5

64×13.5=864