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Labour cost

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  • This topic has 3 replies, 3 voices, and was last updated 3 years ago by Ken Garrett.
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  • June 12, 2019 at 2:31 am #520249
    harmeen45
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    A job cost estimates include 630 productive labour hours. In, addition, it is anticipated that idle time will be 10% of the total hours paid for the job. The wage rate is $12 per hour.
    What is the total estimated labour cost?
    (a) $6,804
    (b) $7,560
    (c) $8,316
    (d) $8,400
    Correct answer is $8,400
    But my answer is option a and option c

    June 12, 2019 at 6:10 am #520261
    Ken Garrett
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    If 630 productive hours are needed, this is after the idle hours.

    If 10% of hours paid for are idle, 630 represents the remaining 90% productive hours. 100% of the hours is therefore 630/0.9 = 700. [Check: 90% of 700 = 630].

    Labour cost is therefore 700 x $12 = $8,400

    July 24, 2022 at 3:09 am #661708
    wice
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    I did it the other way around.

    630 x 10/90 = 70
    630 + 70 = 700
    700 x $12 = $8400

    July 24, 2022 at 6:02 am #661711
    Ken Garrett
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    No problem. Whichever way you see it!

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