Put your calculator away and pull out the trusty paper and pencil. See if you can answer this question in 80 seconds: A rectangular tile measures 3 in. by 4 in. What is the fewest number of these tiles that are needed to completely cover a rectangular region that is 2 ft by 5 ft? Time's up! That's just one example of the many questions Mathletes answer during a MATHCOUNTS~R competition. See below for the answer. MATHCOUNTS is a national enrichment, coaching and competition program that promotes middle school mathematics achievement through grassroots involvement in every U.S. state and territory. The mission of MATHCOUNTS is to increase enthusiasm for and enhance achievement in middle school mathematics throughout the US.
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