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A rectangular room is 42 ft by 28 ft. Resilient base is installed around the perimeter, except for two 3 ft door openings. Adding 5 percent waste, what linear footage should be carried?

Correct Answer

C) 140 lf

Room perimeter is 2 x (42 + 28) = 140 lf. Deduct two 3 ft doors: 140 - 6 = 134 lf. Add 5 percent waste: 134 x 1.05 = 140.7 lf, rounded to 141 lf. Because 141 lf is not listed, 140 lf is the closest listed value. Other choices deduct or add the openings incorrectly.

Answer Options
A
134 lf
B
147 lf
C
140 lf
D
151 lf

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Room perimeter is 2 x (42 + 28) = 140 lf. Deduct two 3 ft doors: 140 - 6 = 134 lf. Add 5 percent waste: 134 x 1.05 = 140.7 lf, rounded to 141 lf. Because 141 lf is not listed, 140 lf is the closest listed value. Other choices deduct or add the openings incorrectly.

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