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A rectangular supply duct is 24 in. by 12 in. inside and carries air at 800 fpm. What airflow is carried by that duct?

Correct Answer

C) 1,600 cfm

Duct area is 24 in. x 12 in. = 2 ft x 1 ft = 2 sf. Airflow is area x velocity = 2 x 800 = 1,600 cfm. Other choices use one duct dimension, multiply by inches, or double the area.

Answer Options
A
800 cfm
B
2,400 cfm
C
1,600 cfm
D
3,200 cfm

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Duct area is 24 in. x 12 in. = 2 ft x 1 ft = 2 sf. Airflow is area x velocity = 2 x 800 = 1,600 cfm. Other choices use one duct dimension, multiply by inches, or double the area.

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