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?

A

6

B

7

C

8

D

9

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

1. **Setup & Units:** Convert dimensions to cm as per [56]. Floor: $400 imes 220$. Tile: $140 imes 60$. 2. **Area Check (Upper Bound):** Floor Area = $88,000$. Tile

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