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During the subcontractor quantity check at the public-works salt shed, the play-yard area for turf underlayment is 4500 SF and the order includes 7% waste. How many square yards are required?

Correct Answer

A) 535.0 SY

Square yards equal square feet with waste divided by 9.

Answer Options
A
535.0 SY
B
500.0 SY
C
4,815.0 SY
D
481.5 SY

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Square yards equal square feet with waste divided by 9.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option B: 500.0 SY

500.0 SY is below the supported result for turf underlayment; it likely omits allowance, conversion, coverage, or final round-up.

Option C: 4,815.0 SY

4,815.0 SY is above the supported result for turf underlayment; it likely double-counts allowance, uses the wrong unit, or rounds too early.

Option D: 481.5 SY

481.5 SY is below the supported result for turf underlayment; it likely omits allowance, conversion, coverage, or final round-up.

Memory Technique

Turf Underlayment cart for Estimator Converts: square first, yards second, whole units last.

Reference Hint

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

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