Compute the number of vinyl tiles, measuring 8 in. each side, needed to tile a kitchen measuring 24 ft. by 18 ft. tiles.

Final answer is 972 tiles.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that length of each vinyl tile = 8 in

Given that width of each vinyl tile = 8 in

Then area of 1 vinyl tile = (Length) (Width) = (8)(8)= 64 square inches

Given that length of kitchen = 24 feet = 24 (12 in) = 288 in

Given that width of kitchen = 18 feet = 18 (12 in) = 216 in

Then area of kitchen = (Length) (Width) = (288)(216)= 62208 square inches

Then number of tiles needed

Hence final answer is 972 tiles.