document.write( "Question 478935: how many 2x6 pieces of 16-foot lumber will I need to surface a covered porch if the porch measures 16 feet by 14 feet? \n" ); document.write( "
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The area needed to cover is 16 * 14 = 224 feet.
\n" ); document.write( "Each board will cover 16 * .5 or 8 feet,\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "so 224/8 = 28.
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