Generalizing Patterns - Table Tiles - mathshell.org 5 whole tiles, 4 half tiles, 4 quarter tiles. 1. How many tiles of each type will she need for a 40 cm by 40 cm square? 2. Describe a method for calculating how many tiles of each type Maria needs for larger square tabletops. whole tiles half tiles quarter tiles Teacher guide Generalizing Patterns: Table TilesT-3