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What is the least number of square tiles required to pave the floor of a room 180 cm long and 150 cm wide?

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  • A30
  • B60
  • C90
  • D120
Explanation

To find the least number of tiles, the side of the square tile must be the HCF of the room's length and width. HCF(180 cm, 150 cm) = 30 cm. Number of tiles along length = 180/30 = 6. Number of tiles along width = 150/30 = 5. Total tiles = 6 × 5 = 30.

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