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The trash-enclosure masonry elevation shows a wall 48 feet long and 7 feet high. What face area should be carried?

Correct Answer

A) 336 square feet.

The wall face area is length times height: 48 x 7 = 336 square feet.

Answer Options
A
336 square feet.
B
320 square feet total.
C
350 square feet total.
D
384 square feet total.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

The wall face area is length times height: 48 x 7 = 336 square feet.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option B: 320 square feet total.

320 square feet total. is below the supported result for masonry area calculation; it likely omits allowance, conversion, coverage, or final round-up.

Option C: 350 square feet total.

350 square feet total. is above the supported result for masonry area calculation; it likely double-counts allowance, uses the wrong unit, or rounds too early.

Option D: 384 square feet total.

384 square feet total. is above the supported result for masonry area calculation; it likely double-counts allowance, uses the wrong unit, or rounds too early.

Memory Technique

Masonry Area cart for Estimating Wall: wall first, face second, whole feet last.

Reference Hint

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

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