Raj builds a side table in the shape of a cube. Each edge of the cube measures 15 inches. Raj wants to
cover the top and four sides of the table with ceramic tiles. Each tile has an edge length of 5 inches. How
many tiles will he need?

tiles are needed .

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Here we have , Raj builds a side table in the shape of a cube. Each edge of the cube measures 15 inches. Raj wants to  cover the top and four sides of the table with ceramic tiles. Each tile has an edge length of 5 inches. We need to find How  many tiles will he need . Let's find out:

Total area to be covered by tile for covering the top and four sides of the table is

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⇒ , Where a is edge of the cube measures 15 inches So , Area :

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Now , Area of each tile is :

⇒ , Where side is edge length of 5 inches

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So , Number of tile needed is

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Therefore  , tiles are needed .

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