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Find the number of board feet in the quantity of lumber. (Simplify your answer completely-10 pieces 2 in. x 8 in. x 12 ftboard foot

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Given

10 pieces

2 in

8 in

12 ft

Board Foot

Unlike square footage, the board footage is a measurement of volume. It is used when purchasing multiple boards of lumber in various sizes.

1 board foot = 144 cubic inches = 1/12 cubic foot

How to calculate board feet?

board feet = length(ft) * width(in) * thickness(in) / 12

board foot = 12*8*2/12

Total = 16 Board feet

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