Practice - Maintenance and Repair Cost
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Practice Questions
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What are some examples of consumables in operating costs?
💡 Hint: Think of things that get used up while operating machines.
Differentiate between major and minor repair costs.
💡 Hint: Consider examples of each type.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What are operating costs?
💡 Hint: Think of costs that accrue during active operation.
True or False: Major repair costs are included in operating costs.
💡 Hint: Recall the definitions of major vs. minor repairs.
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Challenge Problems
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Calculate the hourly repair cost for a bulldozer with an initial cost of 100,000, a lifespan of 10 years, and expected usage of 2500 hours per year. Assume a lifetime repair factor of 80% of the initial cost.
💡 Hint: Remember to sum the years from 1 to 10.
Evaluate how changing from a quarry site to a standard construction site affects operating costs. Use qualitative reasoning to justify the expected differences.
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of the job and its impact on machinery.
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