Estimating the total cost of a house by multiplying the total square feet by a cost per square foot is an example of the apportion method of estimating costs.

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Apportionment is used when projects closely follow past projects in features and costs.Given good historical data, estimates can be made quickly with little effort and reasonable accuracy.This method is very common in projects that are relatively standard but have some small variation or customization.

Estimating the Total Cost of a House by Multiplying the Total