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A wall line has 9 anchor bolts already set. The revised plan adds 4 more anchor bolts. How many total bolts will be in the line?

Correct Answer

D) 13 bolts.

Nine existing anchor bolts plus four added anchor bolts equals 13 total bolts.

Answer Options
A
11 bolts.
B
12 bolts total.
C
14 bolts total.
D
13 bolts.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Nine existing anchor bolts plus four added anchor bolts equals 13 total bolts.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: 11 bolts.

11 bolts. is below the supported result for anchor bolt count calculation; it likely omits allowance, conversion, coverage, or final round-up.

Option B: 12 bolts total.

12 bolts total. is below the supported result for anchor bolt count calculation; it likely omits allowance, conversion, coverage, or final round-up.

Option C: 14 bolts total.

14 bolts total. is above the supported result for anchor bolt count calculation; it likely double-counts allowance, uses the wrong unit, or rounds too early.

Memory Technique

Updating Sill takeoff: count the condition before counting the package.

Reference Hint

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

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