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In Japan, the size of a room is often described in terms of tatami mats—for example, a four-mat room or a six-mat room. What are some possible dimensions for a ten-mat room?

Why do you think the size of tatami mats has helped set the standards for room size in Japan?

Why do bricklayers try to avoid fault lines?

 

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