Area of Rectangle: Find Number of Tiles Needed

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The problem involves determining the number of square tiles needed to create a border along the edges of a rectangular room with specified dimensions. The context is geometry, specifically related to area and perimeter calculations.

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  • Participants discuss the meaning of the problem statement, particularly the requirement to create a border of tiles. Some suggest drawing a picture to aid understanding, while others express confusion about the problem's intent.

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The discussion includes attempts to clarify the problem's requirements, with some participants emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding of the task. A participant indicates they found the answer after drawing a picture, suggesting that visual representation may have facilitated their comprehension.

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There appears to be a focus on interpreting the problem correctly, with some participants questioning the clarity of the instructions regarding the border of tiles.

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Homework Statement


The flour of a rectangular room has dimensions 12 feet 16 feet. How many square tiles each with side of length 1 foot are needed to make a border of single row of tiles on the floor along the edges of the room?
A 28
B 52
C 56
D 58

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why not 1*192
what is this problem asking for.
give me a hint :)
 
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Draw a picture.
 
vela said:
Draw a picture.
any hint of the picture ?
 
You need to make some effort into understanding what the problem is asking for. It's stated pretty clearly. What does "make a border of single row of tiles on the floor along the edges of the room" mean?
 
vela said:
You need to make some effort into understanding what the problem is asking for. It's stated pretty clearly. What does "make a border of single row of tiles on the floor along the edges of the room" mean?
Thankyou so much. I got the answer the answer by drawing the picture
 
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