T4T Gr 4 C5 task- Patrick's Patios

This task is from Tools4NCTeachers.  Students consider different ways to apply their understanding of equivalent fractions to tile a patio. This is remixable. 

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Patrick’s Patio Builders is working on a design for a rectangular patio.  Half of the patio is covered with outdoor carpet.  The other half of the patio will be created using tiles.  There are 4 colors of tile Patrick can use.  Each color tile is a different size.  Help Patrick determine his options by finding the number of tiles needed to cover the patio in each color.  Complete the job sheet below.

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