A 30 X 50 House Has Two-Zone Heating

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Short Answer

A 30 X 50 house has two-zone heating. The first floor is set to maintain 72 degrees, while the upstais is set to 75 degrees. The ceiling between the two floors is made of 1/2" plaster board with no insulation. What is the BTUH loss through the ceiling?

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