California Real Estate Practice Exam

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A piece of lumber that is 2" x 12" x 24 ft. contains how many board feet?

The correct answer is: 36

To determine the number of board feet in a piece of lumber, you can use the formula: **Board Feet = (Thickness in inches x Width in inches x Length in feet) / 12.** In this case, the dimensions are 2 inches (thickness), 12 inches (width), and 24 feet (length). First, you multiply the dimensions together: 2 inches x 12 inches x 24 feet = 576. Then, you divide by 12 to convert the cubic inches into board feet: 576 / 12 = 48 board feet. This calculation shows that the correct answer is 48 board feet. Understanding this formula allows you to calculate the volume of lumber accurately and is a vital skill in real estate and construction contexts where lumber is a primary material.