While preparing the preconstruction estimate lock for the transit-platform kiosk, the floor area for carpet tile field is 14715 SF and the order includes 0% waste. How many square yards are required?
Correct Answer
A) 1,635.0 SY
Square yards equal square feet with waste divided by 9.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Square yards equal square feet with waste divided by 9.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: 14,715.0 SY
14,715.0 SY is above the supported result for carpet tile field; it likely double-counts allowance, uses the wrong unit, or rounds too early.
Option C: 1,471.5 SY
1,471.5 SY is below the supported result for carpet tile field; it likely omits allowance, conversion, coverage, or final round-up.
Option D: 1,635.7 SY
1,635.7 SY is above the supported result for carpet tile field; it likely double-counts allowance, uses the wrong unit, or rounds too early.
Memory Technique
Estimator Converts takeoff: count the condition before counting the package.
Reference Hint
Open-book path: tab Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, 10th Edition to Flooring; square-foot to square-yard conversion; verify the construction method, material quantity, equipment use, unit conversion, or field-control calculation.
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