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At the retail vestibule replacement, during the crew-release check, the deck area for the temporary dry-in totals 1840 SF. With 5% waste, how many roofing squares are needed?

Correct Answer

C) 19.3 squares

Roofing squares equal roof square feet with waste divided by 100.

Answer Options
A
18.4 squares
B
214.7 squares
C
19.3 squares
D
27.3 squares

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Roofing squares equal roof square feet with waste divided by 100.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: 18.4 squares

18.4 squares is below the supported result for temporary dry-in; it likely omits allowance, conversion, coverage, or final round-up.

Option B: 214.7 squares

214.7 squares is above the supported result for temporary dry-in; it likely double-counts allowance, uses the wrong unit, or rounds too early.

Option D: 27.3 squares

27.3 squares is above the supported result for temporary dry-in; it likely double-counts allowance, uses the wrong unit, or rounds too early.

Memory Technique

Temporary Dry-In cart for Roofing Estimator: roofing first, controlling second, whole units last.

Reference Hint

Open-book path: tab Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, 10th Edition to Roofing temporary protection; square takeoff; verify the construction method, material quantity, equipment use, unit conversion, or field-control calculation.

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