Calculating Patio Slabs: A Functional Skills Quiz

How many slabs were already laid around the perimeter?

• 10 slabs

• 5 slabs

• 15 slabs

• 20 slabs

What is the first step in calculating the number of slabs needed?

• Drawing a sketch

• Laying out the remaining slabs

• Counting the perimeter slabs

• Calculating the area

How many slabs are needed to complete the patio?

• 35 slabs

• 36 slabs

• 39 slabs

• 40 slabs

What dimensions did the speaker use to calculate the additional slabs needed?

• 9 by 4

• 10 by 5

• 8 by 3

• 7 by 2

How did the speaker verify the total number of slabs needed?

• By drawing a diagram

• By asking a colleague

• By measuring the patio

• By multiplying and adding

What was the purpose of drawing the patio?

• To decide on the patio design

• To create a visual guide

• To calculate the volume

• To measure the perimeter

What mathematical operation was primarily used to calculate the number of slabs?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Division

• Multiplication

Why were 3 additional slabs mentioned separately in the calculation?

• They were broken slabs

• They were extra slabs needed

• They were already laid out

• They were of a different size

What did the speaker use to represent the slabs in the sketch?

• Circles

• Squares

• Triangles

• Hexagons

What was the total area covered by the slabs, according to the speaker's calculation?

• 45 square units

• 39 square units

• 36 square units

• 49 square units