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A drywall area is 780 square feet and material is $2.10 per square foot. What cost is estimated before waste?

Correct Answer

C) $1,638.

The cost is 780 x $2.10 = $1,638.

Answer Options
A
$1,560 total.
B
$1,600 total.
C
$1,638.
D
$1,720 total.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

The cost is 780 x $2.10 = $1,638.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: $1,560 total.

$1,560 total. is below the supported result for drywall material cost calculation; it likely omits allowance, conversion, coverage, or final round-up.

Option B: $1,600 total.

$1,600 total. is below the supported result for drywall material cost calculation; it likely omits allowance, conversion, coverage, or final round-up.

Option D: $1,720 total.

$1,720 total. is above the supported result for drywall material cost calculation; it likely double-counts allowance, uses the wrong unit, or rounds too early.

Memory Technique

Drywall Material Cost cart for Estimating Area: dollars first, title second, whole units last.

Reference Hint

Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Drywall material cost calculation from California Building Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24. / Title 24 California Building Code gypsum board quantity concepts; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.

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