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When there is a conflict between the drawings and the specifications and the contract is silent on precedence, the generally accepted rule is that:

1. Drawings always govern over specifications
2. Specifications usually govern over drawings, and figured dimensions over scaled dimensions
3. The contractor chooses the cheaper option
4. The work stops permanently

Answer

B. Specifications usually govern over drawings, and figured dimensions over scaled dimensions

Solution

Most contracts include an order-of-precedence clause; ambiguities should be clarified with the engineer.

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