Applying Multiplication and Division of Fractions in Construction

This video tutorial covers various construction-related calculations, including solving for volume, dividing fractions to determine the number of OSB strips from a panel, and calculating both individual step height and total staircase height. The tutorial emphasizes practical applications of these calculations in construction projects.

How many cubic yards can one truckload carry?

• 17 cubic yards

• 247 cubic yards

• 18 cubic yards

• 14 cubic yards

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What is the total number of truckloads required to move 247 cubic yards of dirt?

• 17 loads

• 18 loads

• 19 loads

• 20 loads

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How wide are the strips being made from the OSB panel?

• 3 inches

• 3.5 inches

• 4 inches

• 4.5 inches

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Considering the blade curve, how many pieces can be obtained from a 48-inch panel?

• 13.25 pieces

• 14 pieces

• 13 pieces

• 12 pieces

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How is the blade curve loss accounted for when calculating the number of strips from a panel?

• By multiplying the number of cuts by the blade curve

• By adding it to the width of each strip

• By subtracting it from the total length

• By dividing the total length by the blade curve

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What is the height of each step if the staircase is 9 feet and half an inch tall with 14 steps?

• 7.25 inches

• 7.75 inches

• 7.5 inches

• 7 inches

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How many steps are there in the staircase being discussed?

• 15 steps

• 14 steps

• 12 steps

• 13 steps

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What is the total height of a staircase with 10 steps, each 7.5 inches high?

• 78 inches

• 76 inches

• 75 inches

• 77 inches

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How many inches tall is each step in a staircase with 12 steps, each step being 7.25 inches?

• 7.25 inches

• 7.75 inches

• 7.5 inches

• 7 inches

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What is the total height of the staircase with 12 steps, each 7.25 inches high?

• 89 inches

• 88 inches

• 87 inches

• 86 inches

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