Brain block.........maths help needed

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    Mums just got a new 7'x6' metal shed to put her motorised scooter in but need some paving slabs

    Seen a few for her at B&Q but my mind wont bloody work!!

    How many will i need if they're:
    60cm x 60cm ( i work out 9)
    45cm x 45cm ( i work out 20)

    Go on call me thick as i should bloody know this

    Cheers
     
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    (7*12*0.0254)*(6*12*0.0254) / (0.6*0.6) = 11 or (7*12*0.0254)*(6*12*0.0254) / (0.45*0.45) = 20</p>

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    ish. may need a few more if you can't cut to perfect size
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    Cheers feller

    So i werent to far off
     
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