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A wood floor covers 360 square feet, and the installer adds 7 percent waste. What order quantity results?

Correct Answer

B) 385.2 square feet.

The order quantity is 360 x 1.07 = 385.2 square feet.

Answer Options
A
374.2 square feet.
B
385.2 square feet.
C
396.0 square feet.
D
407.7 square feet.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

The order quantity is 360 x 1.07 = 385.2 square feet.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: 374.2 square feet.

374.2 square feet. is below the supported result for flooring quantity calculation; it likely omits allowance, conversion, coverage, or final round-up.

Option C: 396.0 square feet.

396.0 square feet. is above the supported result for flooring quantity calculation; it likely double-counts allowance, uses the wrong unit, or rounds too early.

Option D: 407.7 square feet.

407.7 square feet. is above the supported result for flooring quantity calculation; it likely double-counts allowance, uses the wrong unit, or rounds too early.

Memory Technique

Checking Wood takeoff: count the condition before counting the package.

Reference Hint

Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Flooring quantity 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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