Twelve bundles weigh 80 pounds each. What total load is being staged on the floor?
Correct Answer
C) 960 pounds.
Twelve bundles at 80 pounds each weigh 960 pounds total.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Twelve bundles at 80 pounds each weigh 960 pounds total.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: 720 pounds.
720 pounds. is below the supported result for material staging calculation; it likely omits allowance, conversion, coverage, or final round-up.
Option B: 840 pounds.
840 pounds. is below the supported result for material staging calculation; it likely omits allowance, conversion, coverage, or final round-up.
Option D: 1,080 pounds.
1,080 pounds. is above the supported result for material staging calculation; it likely double-counts allowance, uses the wrong unit, or rounds too early.
Memory Technique
Checking Staged takeoff: count the condition before counting the package.
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Material staging calculation from California Building Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24. / Title 24 California Building Code construction loading concepts; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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