Question

Which strategy can be used to solve this problem? Denzel can paint 12 tiles in an hour. How many tiles can Denzel paint in 4 1/2 hours?
A.Draw a diagram.Draw 4 squares with 12 written in each one. Draw half a square with 6 written in it, since half of 12 is 6. Four 12s plus 6 more answers the problem

B.Make a table.
Painting Tiles

Hours |1|2|3|4|5|6|
Tiles |12|12|12|12|12|12

Look for a pattern in your table.

C.Guess and test.First, guess that Denzel can paint 30 tiles in 4 1/2 hours. Divide. 30 divided by 4 1/2
If the numbers are not right, revise your guess, and test your answer again.

Answer 1

12 tiles multiplied by 4.5 house equals 54 tiles

Answer 2

54 tiles :) hopes it helped