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A roof sheathing area is 42 feet by 18 feet. How many square feet are needed before waste?

Correct Answer

A) 756 square feet.

Roof sheathing area is length times width: 42 x 18 = 756 square feet.

Answer Options
A
756 square feet.
B
724 square feet total.
C
768 square feet total.
D
810 square feet total.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Roof sheathing area is length times width: 42 x 18 = 756 square feet.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option B: 724 square feet total.

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

Option C: 768 square feet total.

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

Option D: 810 square feet total.

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

Memory Technique

Roof Sheathing Quantity cart for Estimating Framed: area first, length second, whole feet last.

Reference Hint

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

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