At the marina restroom shell, during the subcontractor quantity check, the office flooring area for carpet tile is 9975 SF, with 15% attic stock and waste. A carton covers 48 SF. How many cartons should be ordered?
Correct Answer
D) 239 cartons
Carton quantity equals adjusted floor or ceiling area divided by carton coverage, rounded up.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Carton quantity equals adjusted floor or ceiling area divided by carton coverage, rounded up.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: 208 cartons
208 cartons is below the supported result for carpet tile; it likely omits allowance, conversion, coverage, or final round-up.
Option B: 249 cartons
249 cartons is above the supported result for carpet tile; it likely double-counts allowance, uses the wrong unit, or rounds too early.
Option C: 237 cartons
237 cartons is below the supported result for carpet tile; it likely omits allowance, conversion, coverage, or final round-up.
Memory Technique
Measure to carton, adjust for adjusted, then let Finishes Estimator set the finish line.
Reference Hint
Open-book path: tab Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, 10th Edition to Carpet tile; carton coverage and waste; verify the construction method, material quantity, equipment use, unit conversion, or field-control calculation.
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