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TSA 2008 · Question 30 · Spatial

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I am resurfacing my driveway using bricks in the pattern shown below. The visible part of the brick measures 10cm by 20cm. To achieve a rectangular shape, part of some of the bricks must be cut off. The part which is cut off can be used elsewhere on the drive. The diagram shows that eight bricks would be required to cover an area 40cm by 40cm:

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What is the minimum number of bricks needed to resurface a rectangular drive measuring 550cm by 400cm?