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A wood floor area is 420 square feet. Material costs $7.25 per square foot, and waste is 8 percent. What material cost should be estimated?

Correct Answer

D) $3,288.60.

The order quantity is 420 x 1.08 = 453.6 square feet. At $7.25 per square foot, cost is $3,288.60.

Answer Options
A
$3,045.00.
B
$3,190.50.
C
$3,214.20.
D
$3,288.60.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

The order quantity is 420 x 1.08 = 453.6 square feet. At $7.25 per square foot, cost is $3,288.60.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: $3,045.00.

$3,045.00. is below the supported result for flooring cost calculation; it likely omits allowance, conversion, coverage, or final round-up.

Option B: $3,190.50.

$3,190.50. is below the supported result for flooring cost calculation; it likely omits allowance, conversion, coverage, or final round-up.

Option C: $3,214.20.

$3,214.20. is below the supported result for flooring cost calculation; it likely omits allowance, conversion, coverage, or final round-up.

Memory Technique

Flooring Cost cart for Checking Hardwood: cslb first, general second, whole units last.

Reference Hint

Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Flooring cost calculation from CSLB B General Building Study Guide; California Building Code, Title. / CSLB B General Building Study Guide flooring estimating; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.

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