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A shear wall top plate line is 48 ft long. Nails are placed at 6 in. on center along that line, with a nail at both ends. What nail count is required along the line?

Correct Answer

B) 97 nails

The line is 48 x 12 = 576 in. At 6 in. spacing, 576/6 = 96 spaces. With a nail at both ends, count spaces plus one, so 97 nails. Other choices omit an end nail or add extra end conditions not stated.

Answer Options
A
96 nails
B
97 nails
C
94 nails
D
101 nails

Why This Is the Correct Answer

The line is 48 x 12 = 576 in. At 6 in. spacing, 576/6 = 96 spaces. With a nail at both ends, count spaces plus one, so 97 nails. Other choices omit an end nail or add extra end conditions not stated.

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