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The drywall productivity forecast uses 0.22 labor-hours per square foot for 680 square feet of work. How many labor-hours are required?

Correct Answer

A) 149.6 labor-hours.

Six hundred eighty square feet times 0.22 labor-hours per square foot equals 149.6 labor-hours.

Answer Options
A
149.6 labor-hours.
B
136 labor-hours.
C
156 labor-hours.
D
172 labor-hours.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Six hundred eighty square feet times 0.22 labor-hours per square foot equals 149.6 labor-hours.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option B: 136 labor-hours.

136 labor-hours. is below the supported result for productivity calculation; it likely skips a premium-pay or employer-cost component.

Option C: 156 labor-hours.

156 labor-hours. is above the supported result for productivity calculation; it likely pays the wrong premium tier or counts the same hours twice.

Option D: 172 labor-hours.

172 labor-hours. is above the supported result for productivity calculation; it likely pays the wrong premium tier or counts the same hours twice.

Memory Technique

Checking Production payroll: time, premium, reimbursement, proof in separate buckets.

Reference Hint

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

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