The length of the sides of the rectangle is 9 cm and 8 cm. How many squares with a side of 2 cm will fit in this rectangle.

We find the area of ​​a rectangle if it is known that one side of it is 9 cm, and the other is 8 cm. The area is equal to the product of opposite sides. We write down the solution.
S 1 = 8cm × 9cm = 72cm ^ 2.
This means that the area of ​​the rectangle is 72 cm ^ 2.
Next, we find the area of ​​the square if it is known that its side is 2 cm. We write down the solution.
S 2 = 2 cm × 2 cm = 4 cm ^ 2.
This means that the area of ​​the square is 4 cm ^ 2.
Next, we find how many such squares will fit in a rectangle. To do this, divide the area of ​​the rectangle by the area of ​​the square.
S1 / S2 = 72 ÷ 4 = 18 squares.
Answer: 18 squares fit.