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A mechanical room is 40 ft by 30 ft by 12 ft high. If temporary exhaust is set for 6 air changes per hour, what exhaust rate is required?

Correct Answer

D) 1,440 cfm

Room volume is 40 x 30 x 12 = 14,400 cf. Six air changes per hour require 14,400 x 6 / 60 = 1,440 cfm. Other choices use the wrong room height, omit the hour-to-minute conversion, or use 10 ACH.

Answer Options
A
1,200 cfm
B
1,800 cfm
C
2,400 cfm
D
1,440 cfm

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Room volume is 40 x 30 x 12 = 14,400 cf. Six air changes per hour require 14,400 x 6 / 60 = 1,440 cfm. Other choices use the wrong room height, omit the hour-to-minute conversion, or use 10 ACH.

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