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UPSC Civil ServicesPrelims2023General Studies Paper II (CSAT)
Question
QQ67. A rectangular floor measures 4 m in length and 2·2 m in breadth. Tiles of size 140 cm by 60 cm have to be laid such that the tiles do not overlap. A tile can be placed in any orientation so long as its edges are parallel to the edges of the floor. What is the maximum number of tiles that can be accommodated on the floor ?
Options
- A 6
- B 7
- C 8
- D 9
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Correct Answer
D 9
Model Answer
Answer: option D, as per UPSC's final answer key (Series A).