During the look-ahead planning meeting at the restaurant grease-interceptor area, the office flooring area for carpet tile is 10290 SF, with 5% attic stock and waste. A carton covers 48 SF. How many cartons should be ordered?
Correct Answer
B) 226 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: 214 cartons
214 cartons is below the supported result for carpet tile; it likely omits allowance, conversion, coverage, or final round-up.
Option C: 236 cartons
236 cartons is above the supported result for carpet tile; it likely double-counts allowance, uses the wrong unit, or rounds too early.
Option D: 224 cartons
224 cartons is below the supported result for carpet tile; it likely omits allowance, conversion, coverage, or final round-up.
Memory Technique
Finishes Estimator takeoff: count the condition before counting the package Tie the cue to Carpet Tile Finishes Estimator.
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.
More Project Mgmt Questions
The field condition is: the work should be released only if the team addresses that thermal movement must be accommodated. Which coping joint detail best matches the condition?
From the mechanical schedule, what CFM is listed for DOAS-2?
From panel schedule R1, what wire size is shown for circuit R1-5?
A subcontractor asks for direction after noting that the work should be released only if the team addresses that subgrade and aggregate must remain separated. Which geotextile selection best fits the work?
From the specialty item schedule, what height is listed for SP-3?
Using the drawing index, which sheet should you open for the entry wall footing plan?
From the plumbing fixture schedule, what waste size is listed for UR-1?
A Ocala task creates flying-particle exposure because a worker is cutting masonry. Which PPE control is required?
From the light fixture schedule, what mount is listed for L1?
From the loading strip dimension plan, what perimeter length is needed for edge restraint?
People Also Study
Business & Financial Management
120 questions · 70% to pass
Contract Administration
60 questions · 70% to pass
Related Study Resources
Previous Question
During the material-order review at the maintenance-shop wash bay, the cricket infill zone measures 6669 SF before a 9% waste allowance. Each insulation board covers 32 SF. How many boards should be ordered?
Next Question
On this project, the controlling condition is the project condition shows that CMU units need accurate cuts. Which masonry tool should be selected?