Question

1. Determine the drywall, joint compound and tape needed to cover four 8' high by 12' long walls. The drywall will be run horizontally and is available in 4' widths and

12' lengths. To finish 100 ft2 of drywall, 0.4 boxes of joint compound and 0.13 rolls of tape are needed (1 box of joint compound can cover approximately 250 ft² and a roll of tape can cover the seams in a surface of approximately 770 ft2). Round your answers up.

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