The dry-in material order lists 24 rolls of underlayment, with each roll covering 240 square feet. How many square feet can be covered?
Correct Answer
A) 5,760 square feet.
Coverage is 24 rolls times 240 square feet per roll, or 5,760 square feet.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Coverage is 24 rolls times 240 square feet per roll, or 5,760 square feet.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: 5,520 square feet total.
5,520 square feet total. is below the supported result for material coverage calculation; it likely omits allowance, conversion, coverage, or final round-up.
Option C: 5,980 square feet total.
5,980 square feet total. is above the supported result for material coverage calculation; it likely double-counts allowance, uses the wrong unit, or rounds too early.
Option D: 6,240 square feet total.
6,240 square feet total. is above the supported result for material coverage calculation; it likely double-counts allowance, uses the wrong unit, or rounds too early.
Memory Technique
Measure to rolls, adjust for times, then let Checking Roof set the finish line.
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Material coverage calculation from California Building Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24. / Title 24 California Building Code roof underlayment quantity concepts; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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