An estimator is preparing a bid for a home remodeling project. She has determined that the new garage needs 324 feet of 2 × 10 lumber; the new rec room requires 430 feet; and the new upstairs bonus room needs 283 feet. How many feet of 2 × 10 lumber will be needed?
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find area of lumber 2 x 10 = 20 garage needs 324 feet, rec room needs 430, bonus room needs 283 324 + 430 + 283 = 1037 1037/20= 51.85 feet of lumber