Which of the following steel stud wall assemblies gives a higher overall R-value? In both assemblies, the total amount of insulation is R-15.

A) Assembly B has an exterior insulating sheathing of R-3 and within-stud insulation of R-12
B) Assembly A has an exterior insulating sheathing of R-5 and within-stud insulation of R-10


B) Assembly A has an exterior insulating sheathing of R-5 and within-stud insulation of R-10

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