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At the university bookstore shell, during the crew-release check, the utility-room wall area for FRP wall panels is 1880 SF. With 10% waste and 32 SF per sheet or panel, how many panels are required?

Correct Answer

C) 65 panels

Sheet count equals area with waste divided by coverage per sheet or panel, rounded up.

Answer Options
A
59 panels
B
32 panels
C
65 panels
D
69 panels

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Sheet count equals area with waste divided by coverage per sheet or panel, rounded up.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: 59 panels

59 panels is below the supported result for frp wall panels; it likely omits allowance, conversion, coverage, or final round-up.

Option B: 32 panels

32 panels is below the supported result for frp wall panels; it likely omits allowance, conversion, coverage, or final round-up.

Option D: 69 panels

69 panels is above the supported result for frp wall panels; it likely double-counts allowance, uses the wrong unit, or rounds too early.

Memory Technique

Measure to sheet, adjust for count, then let Carpenter Checks set the finish line.

Reference Hint

Open-book path: tab Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, 10th Edition to Special wall panels; sheet coverage; verify the construction method, material quantity, equipment use, unit conversion, or field-control calculation.

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