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Introduction to Construction Math Flashcards

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  1. What is the result of adding 3/8 and 5/8?

    Answer: Both B and C

    3/8 + 5/8 = 8/8 = 1. Both 8/8 and 1 are the same value.

  2. A board is 96 inches long. How many feet is that?

    Answer: 8 feet

    96 / 12 = 8 feet.

  3. What is 25% of 200 linear feet of lumber?

    Answer: 50 feet

    25% of 200 = 0.25 x 200 = 50 feet.

  4. What unit measures the cross-sectional area of electrical wire?

    Answer: Circular mils

    Circular mils (CM) express the cross-sectional area of electrical wire.

  5. What is the area of a triangle with base 10 feet and height 6 feet?

    Answer: 30 sq ft

    Area = 1/2 x 10 x 6 = 30 square feet.

  6. A pipe drops 1/4 inch per foot over a 20-foot run. What is the total drop?

    Answer: 5 inches

    1/4 inch/foot x 20 feet = 5 inches.