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Underlayment is needed in a room measuring 18 feet by 19 feet at $2.40 per square foot. What pre-waste material cost is shown?

Correct Answer

A) $820.80.

The area is 18 x 19 = 342 square feet. At $2.40 per square foot, the cost is $820.80.

Answer Options
A
$820.80.
B
$760.00.
C
$846.00.
D
$912.00.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

The area is 18 x 19 = 342 square feet. At $2.40 per square foot, the cost is $820.80.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option B: $760.00.

$760.00. is below the supported result for flooring cost calculation; it likely omits allowance, conversion, coverage, or final round-up.

Option C: $846.00.

$846.00. is above the supported result for flooring cost calculation; it likely double-counts allowance, uses the wrong unit, or rounds too early.

Option D: $912.00.

$912.00. is above the supported result for flooring cost calculation; it likely double-counts allowance, uses the wrong unit, or rounds too early.

Memory Technique

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

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 estimating concepts; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.

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