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CALCULATION: A room measures 20 ft by 15 ft with a 10-ft ceiling. A ventilation system supplies 500 cubic feet per minute (CFM). Approximately how many air changes per hour (ACH) does this provide?
a.5 ACH
b.10 ACH
c.15 ACH
d.20 ACH
Explanation
Room volume = 20 x 15 x 10 = 3,000 cubic feet. Air per hour = 500 CFM x 60 = 30,000 cubic feet. ACH = 30,000 / 3,000 = 10. Answer 5 forgets the x60 factor properly; 15 and 20 use wrong volume.
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