If the project has diverted 1,800 lbs. (816.4 kg) of steel, 900 lbs. (408.2 kg) of carpet, 1,000 lbs. (453.6 kg) of wood, and 250 lbs. (113.3 kg) of wallboard, what is the actual diversion rate achieved?

A project is pursuing Materials and Resources Credit, Solid Waste Management – Facility Maintenance and Renovation. The project has generated the following waste as part of their Facility Maintenance and Renovation activities: 2,000 lbs. (907.2 kg) of steel, 900 lbs. (408.2 kg) of carpet, 1,100 lbs. (498.9 kg) of wood, and 1,500 lbs. (680.4 kg) of wallboard.

If the project has diverted 1,800 lbs. (816.4 kg) of steel, 900 lbs. (408.2 kg) of carpet, 1,000 lbs. (453.6 kg) of wood, and 250 lbs. (113.3 kg) of wallboard, what is the actual diversion rate achieved?
A . 70.4% of diversion
B . 71.8% of diversion
C . 75.7% of diversion
D . 82.3% of diversion

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Answer: B

Explanation:

The actual diversion rate is calculated by dividing the total weight of the diverted waste by the total weight of the generated waste. In this case, the project generated 2,000 lbs. of steel, 900 lbs. of carpet, 1,100 lbs. of wood, and 1,500 lbs. of wallboard, making a total of 5,500 lbs. of waste. The project diverted 1,800 lbs. of steel, 900 lbs. of carpet, 1,000 lbs. of wood, and 250 lbs. of wallboard, making a total of 3,950 lbs. of waste. Therefore, the actual diversion rate achieved is approximately 71.8%.

Reference: LEED AP O+M Exam