Eric created a rectangular patio with 1 ft² paving stones, which are sold in batches by the dozen. The patio measures 7' x 8'. How many batches of paving stones did Eric need?
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Since each paving stone is 1 ft², the number of paving stones is equal to the area of the patio. The area of a rectangle is length x width, so the patio is 7' x 8' = 56 ft². Show more…
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