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The site wall masonry elevation shows a wall 52 feet long and 8 feet high. What face area should be carried?

Correct Answer

A) 416 square feet.

The wall face area is length times height: 52 x 8 = 416 square feet.

Answer Options
A
416 square feet.
B
400 square feet total.
C
432 square feet total.
D
468 square feet total.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

The wall face area is length times height: 52 x 8 = 416 square feet.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option B: 400 square feet total.

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

Option C: 432 square feet total.

432 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: 468 square feet total.

468 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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