Stick with your initial answer and avoid overanalyzing.
1. How many foot long square tiles do you need to cover a floor that is 20 feet by 15 feet?
      
       
     300 
 
 
       
     200 
 
 
       
     35 
 
 
       
     150 
 
 
    
 
     300 
 
 
       
     200 
 
 
       
     35 
 
 
       
     150