Interior wall paint covers 365 sf per gallon. The net painted wall area is 14,235 sf and one coat is required. How many gallons should be estimated before tint overage?
Correct Answer
D) 39 gallons
Divide net painted area by coverage and round up to whole gallons.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Divide net painted area by coverage and round up to whole gallons.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: 36 gallons
36 gallons is below the supported result for paint gallons; it likely omits allowance, conversion, coverage, or final round-up.
Option B: 41 gallons
41 gallons is above the supported result for paint gallons; it likely double-counts allowance, uses the wrong unit, or rounds too early.
Option C: 52 gallons
52 gallons is above the supported result for paint gallons; it likely double-counts allowance, uses the wrong unit, or rounds too early.
Memory Technique
Paint the controlling choice cart for Tenant Improvement: divide first, net second, whole the controlling choice last.
Reference Hint
Open-book path: tab Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, 11th Edition, 2024 to Finish estimating; paint coverage; confirm the required quantity, authority, timing, or record before selecting the answer.
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