Consider this scenario. Assume that you want to buy a box of apples. You have the box you plan to fill up and you know that apples cost 10 cents each. How can you determine what the box of apples is going to cost you? This scenario is analogous to ____ in structural engineering.
A) bidding for a construction project
B) estimates for simple projects
C) determining indirect costs
D) quantity takeoffs

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In structural engineering, quantity takeoffs are used to determine the quantity and cost of materials needed for a project. This is similar to determining the cost of a box of apples by calculating the number of apples needed at a known price per apple.

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