WAEC Mathematics 2024 Theory — Question 3

Question 3 of 13 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Mathematics 2024 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

3. A circular floor of a building is to be tiled with ceramic tiles each of side 40 cm. If the perimeter of the floor is 66 m, calculate, correct to the nearest whole number, the number of tiles required to completely tile the floor. [Take π = 22/7]