Planning & EstimatingQuestion 73 of 100
A rectangular wall is 40 feet long and 9 feet high. What is its area?
a.49 square feet
b.360 square feet
c.400 square feet
d.320 square feet
Explanation
Area of a rectangle equals length times height: 40 ft x 9 ft = 360 square feet. This gross area is the starting point for a takeoff. Openings such as doors and large windows may be deducted depending on the estimating method.
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