Practice Consumables (4.1) - Construction Methods and Equipment Management
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Question 1 Easy

What are operating costs?

💡 Hint: Think about what costs are involved when the machine is idle.

Question 2 Easy

List two examples of consumables.

💡 Hint: Consider parts that are used up during work.

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Question 1

Which of the following is not considered an operating cost?

Fuel
Wages
Depreciation

💡 Hint: Think about which cost happens regardless of use.

Question 2

True or False: Operating costs remain constant regardless of equipment usage.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the definitions of operating versus ownership costs.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A contractor reports fuel expenses of $500 after 40 operating hours on rocky terrain. If fuel costs increase by 10% under these conditions, what will be the adjusted fuel cost for the next operating period if hours increase to 50?

💡 Hint: Calculate per hour cost and adjust with the increase.

Challenge 2 Hard

Estimate how a machine's increased use in unfavorable conditions could elevate total repair costs by 25%. If original repair costs were estimated at $2,000, what will the new estimated repair cost be?

💡 Hint: Calculate 25% of original costs and add.

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