Parker is laying pavers to build a patio in his backyard. each square paver measures 2 feet on each side. he would like the patio to be 16 feet by 8 feet. area of a square formula a = s2. area of a rectangle formula a = lw. how many pavers does parker need to build the patio?

32 pavers

Step-by-step explanation:

step 1

Find out the area of one square paver

The area of a square is

where

s is the length side of the square

we have

substitute

step 2

Find out the area of the rectangular patio

we know that

The area of a rectangle is

we have

substitute

step 3

Find out the number of pavers needed to build the patio

Divide the area of the rectangular patio by the area of one paver