A concrete finisher is preparing to perform the initial floating of a freshly placed slab. Which of the following is the primary purpose of bull floating?
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A
To create a smooth, dense, hard-troweled surface.
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B
To embed large aggregate, level the surface, and remove screed marks.
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C
To open the surface to allow bleed water to evaporate quickly.
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D
To cut control joints to a depth of one-quarter the slab thickness.