Area of Rectangle: Find Number of Tiles Needed

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The problem involves calculating the number of 1-foot square tiles required to create a single row border along the edges of a rectangular room measuring 12 feet by 16 feet. The total perimeter of the room is 56 feet, which translates to the need for 56 tiles to complete the border. The correct answer is option C, 56 tiles. Visualizing the problem by drawing a picture significantly aids in understanding the requirements.

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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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