While preparing the look-ahead planning meeting for the emergency-generator enclosure, the play-yard area for turf underlayment is 13005 SF and the order includes 5% waste. How many square yards are required?
Correct Answer
C) 1,517.2 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 A: 1,445.0 SY
1,445.0 SY is below the supported result for turf underlayment; it likely omits allowance, conversion, coverage, or final round-up.
Option B: 13,655.2 SY
13,655.2 SY is above the supported result for turf underlayment; it likely double-counts allowance, uses the wrong unit, or rounds too early.
Option D: 1,365.5 SY
1,365.5 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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