A VCT floor takeoff is 12,540 sf. Cartons cover 36 sf each and 6% waste is included. How many cartons should be ordered?
Correct Answer
D) 370 cartons
Add waste, divide by carton coverage, and round up.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Add waste, divide by carton coverage, and round up.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: 349 cartons
349 cartons is below the supported result for vct cartons; it likely omits allowance, conversion, coverage, or final round-up.
Option B: 362 cartons
362 cartons is below the supported result for vct cartons; it likely omits allowance, conversion, coverage, or final round-up.
Option C: 392 cartons
392 cartons is above the supported result for vct cartons; it likely double-counts allowance, uses the wrong unit, or rounds too early.
Memory Technique
School Renovation takeoff: count the condition before counting the package.
Reference Hint
Open-book path: tab Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, 11th Edition, 2024 to Finish estimating; VCT carton coverage; check the math, FL authority, inspection point, or field record before choosing.
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