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A wood deck surface has 320 sf of coverage. Boards have a 5-1/2 in. actual face width, and the order includes an 8 percent cutting allowance. What linear footage is closest?

Correct Answer

D) 754 lf

Linear footage before allowance is 320 x 12 / 5.5 = 698.2 lf. Adding 8 percent gives 698.2 x 1.08 = 754.1 lf, or about 754 lf. Other choices omit the allowance, use a 6 in. face width, or add too much material.

Answer Options
A
699 lf
B
732 lf
C
812 lf
D
754 lf

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Linear footage before allowance is 320 x 12 / 5.5 = 698.2 lf. Adding 8 percent gives 698.2 x 1.08 = 754.1 lf, or about 754 lf. Other choices omit the allowance, use a 6 in. face width, or add too much material.

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