an hvac contractor must install ductwork in five identical homes in a small development. they have…

an hvac contractor must install ductwork in five identical homes in a small development. they have calculated that each home will require about 320 square feet of galvanized sheet metal to fabricate all the required ducts in each house. the shop supervisor has set aside 1,500 square feet of sheet metal for the project. has she set aside enough sheet metal to complete the job?\n\na. yes\nb. no

an hvac contractor must install ductwork in five identical homes in a small development. they have calculated that each home will require about 320 square feet of galvanized sheet metal to fabricate all the required ducts in each house. the shop supervisor has set aside 1,500 square feet of sheet metal for the project. has she set aside enough sheet metal to complete the job?\n\na. yes\nb. no

Answer

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total metal needed

Each home needs 320 square - feet and there are 5 homes. So the total metal needed is $320\times5$. $320\times5 = 1600$ square - feet

Step2: Compare with available metal

The available metal is 1500 square - feet. Since $1500<1600$.

Answer:

B. No