You are given the task of choosing tile to cover the floor of a 10 ft. by 10 ft. room. The tiles come in the shapes of equilateral triangles, squares, rectangles, and regular hexagons. Listed below are the available tiles: Triangles
Squares
Rectangles
Hexagons

6-in. equilateral

12-in. equilateral

6-in.

12-in.

3 in. x 6 in.

4 in. x 8 in.

4-in. regular

6-in. regular

1. Using the single type of tile assigned to your group, determine the number of tiles needed to cover the floor. Show all calculations and sketches to explain your answers. To help with the explanation, list all of the questions you are asking, the answers you found, and any assumptions you made.

2. After viewing the other group’s sketches, discuss which of the patterns you find to be the most visually pleasing. What else could be done with the floor tiles to add to their aesthetics?