Question

g. ray makes the pattern below with tiles. each tile is 1 sq. unit. he says the gray tiles cover the same area as the white tiles. is he correct? explain.

Explanation:

Step1: Count total tiles

The pattern is 4 rows × 8 columns = 32 tiles.

Step2: Count white tiles

White tiles are in rows 1 and 3: 4 white tiles per row × 2 rows = 8.

Step3: Calculate gray tiles

Gray tiles = Total tiles - White tiles = 32 - 8 = 24.

Step4: Compare areas

Gray area (24 sq units) ≠ White area (8 sq units).

Answer:

No, Ray is not correct. The gray tiles cover 24 square units and the white tiles cover 8 square units, so their areas are not the same.