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The question in the image asks about tiling one wall of a bathroom shower. The dimensions of the wall are given as 240 inches by 144 inches. You are asked to find the minimum number of boxes of tile required, assuming each box covers 10 square feet.

### Step-by-step solution:
1. **Convert dimensions to feet**: 
   - The dimensions of the wall are 240 inches by 144 inches.
   - Convert inches to feet by dividing by 12:
     \[
     240 \text{ inches} = \frac{240}{12} = 20 \text{ feet}, \quad 144 \text{ inches} = \frac{144}{12} = 12 \text{ feet}
     \]

2. **Calculate the area of the wall in square feet**: 
   - The area \( A \) of the wall is the product of the length and height in feet:
     \[
     A = 20 \times 12 = 240 \text{ square feet}
     \]

3. **Calculate the number of boxes needed**:
   - Each box of tile covers 10 square feet. To find the number of boxes, divide the total area by the area each box covers:
     \[
     \text{Number of boxes} = \frac{240}{10} = 24 \text{ boxes}
     \]

Thus, the minimum number of boxes needed to tile the wall is **24 boxes**.

Would you like further explanation or details on any part of the calculation?

Here are 5 related questions to expand on this:
1. How would the number of boxes change if each box covered 12 square feet?
2. What would be the impact on the number of boxes if the wall height were increased by 2 feet?
3. How much area would be left untiled if only 20 boxes were available?
4. If the tiles come in different sizes, how would that affect the total number of boxes required?
5. What if the wall had a window or door—how would you account for the reduction in area?

**Tip**: When dealing with construction projects, always round up when calculating materials, since partial boxes may not be available.

You have to tile one wall of a bathroom shower. What is the minimum number of boxes of tile needed to complete the work order if each box covers 10 square feet? Dimensions of the wall are 240 inches by 144 inches.

Learn how to calculate the minimum number of boxes of tiles required to cover a bathroom shower wall. The problem involves converting inches to feet, calculating the area, and dividing by the area a box of tiles covers. Suitable for students in Grades 6-8.

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