A rectangular garden of dimensions 2 m by 1 m is to be covered with bricks each 25 cm by 25 cm. How many bricks are required?

Step-by-step solution

1. Convert garden dimensions to centimetres: $2\text{m}=200\text{cm}$ and $1\text{m}=100\text{cm}$.
2. Determine bricks along the length: $200\text{cm}÷25\text{cm}=8$ bricks.
3. Determine bricks along the width: $100\text{cm}÷25\text{cm}=4$ bricks.
4. Multiply the two: $8\times 4=32$ bricks.
5. Therefore 32 bricks are needed.

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Published 10 October 2026 · How this solution was prepared and checked