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While preparing the next-week procurement cycle for the hotel pool-equipment yard, the slope-adjusted area for the metal roof panel order totals 1600 SF. With 15% waste, how many roofing squares are needed?

Correct Answer

D) 18.4 squares

Roofing squares equal roof square feet with waste divided by 100.

Answer Options
A
16.0 squares
B
204.4 squares
C
26.4 squares
D
18.4 squares

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Roofing squares equal roof square feet with waste divided by 100.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: 16.0 squares

16.0 squares is below the supported result for metal roof panel order; it likely omits allowance, conversion, coverage, or final round-up.

Option B: 204.4 squares

204.4 squares is above the supported result for metal roof panel order; it likely double-counts allowance, uses the wrong unit, or rounds too early.

Option C: 26.4 squares

26.4 squares is above the supported result for metal roof panel order; it likely double-counts allowance, uses the wrong unit, or rounds too early.

Memory Technique

Measure to roofing, adjust for controlling, then let Roofing Estimator set the finish line.

Reference Hint

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

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