What is the total number of sheets of plywood subflooring required for a 12' x 32' floor frame?

To determine the total number of sheets of plywood subflooring required for a floor frame measuring 12 feet by 32 feet, it is crucial to start by calculating the total area of the floor. The area is found by multiplying the length by the width:

[

\text{Area} = \text{Length} \times \text{Width} = 12 , \text{ft} \times 32 , \text{ft} = 384 , \text{square feet}

]

Next, we need to know the dimensions of the plywood sheets commonly used for subflooring. Standard plywood sheets usually measure 4 feet by 8 feet, which gives an area of:

[

\text{Area of one sheet} = 4 , \text{ft} \times 8 , \text{ft} = 32 , \text{square feet}

]

To find out how many sheets are required to cover 384 square feet, you divide the total area of the floor by the area of one sheet of plywood:

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\text{Number of sheets} = \frac{\text{Total Area}}{\text{Area of one sheet}} = \frac{