Practice & ContractsQuestion 117 of 120
A house has a rectangular footprint of 40 feet by 50 feet. Its ground-floor area is:
a.2,000 square feet
b.1,600 square feet
c.2,400 square feet
d.900 square feet
Explanation
Area equals length times width, so 40 feet times 50 feet equals 2,000 square feet. Square footage calculations are used for pricing, appraisal, and construction estimates. Always confirm which areas are included in the measurement.
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