Math Problem Statement

Madeline has 16 gray tiles and 24 white tiles. She fits them into a rectangle exactly. How many rows of tiles can she arrange and what are the colors on each row?

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
Rectangular arrangement

Formulas

GCD formula: GCD(a, b) for two numbers a and b
Total number of tiles: 16 gray + 24 white = 40 tiles

Theorems

Greatest Common Divisor Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 5-7

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