# A tile

A tile setter is covering 5ft by 5ft square shower wall. Each tile covers 4 5/8in by 4 5/8in square. How many rows of tile are needed to reach 5ft? How many tiles are needed to cover 5ft by 5ft square

Correct result:

r =  13
n =  169

#### Solution:

$n=r^2=13^2=169$

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