A room measures 12 feet by 15 feet. How many 3-foot by 3-foot squares of carpet are needed to cover the floor of this room?
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Step 1:** Calculate the area of the room by multiplying the length and width: \[ 15 \text{ ft} \times 12 \text{ ft} = 180 \text{ ft}^2 \] ** Show more…
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