How many 2X4 foot tiles are needed for 48 square feet?

Answer:The number of  (2 X 4 ) foot tiles  needed for 48 square feet is 6.Step-by-step explanation:The dimensions of the small tiles =  2 ft x 4 ftArea that needed to be covered by tiles = 48 sq feetNow, Area of 1 tile  = LENGTH X WIDTH                                  = 2 ft x 4 ft = 8 sq ftNow, [tex]\textrm{Total  number of tiles required to cover the area}  = \frac{\textrm{Total Area that needs to be covered}}{\textrm{Area of each tile}}[/tex]= [tex]\frac{48 sqft}{8sqft}   = 6[/tex]or, Number of tiles required = 6Hence, the number of  (2 X 4 ) foot tiles  needed for 48 square feet is 6.