Practice - Operating Conditions
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Practice Questions
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What is the difference between operating costs and ownership costs?
💡 Hint: Consider how often costs are incurred.
Name two components of operating costs.
💡 Hint: Think about what is used during operation.
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What do operating costs depend on?
💡 Hint: Focus on when costs are incurred.
Is it true that ownership costs are fixed regardless of equipment use?
💡 Hint: Think about how ownership impacts costs.
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Challenge Problems
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Calculate the total operating cost for a piece of equipment given the following parameters: Fuel cost per hour is $50, labor cost is $30/hour, and maintenance costs are estimated at $20/hour. If the equipment runs for 8 hours a day, what is the daily operating cost?
💡 Hint: Add together all the different cost components.
A construction company owns two excavators: Excavator A running in average conditions incurs $200 daily operating costs, while Excavator B operates in harsh conditions costing $350. If Excavator A operates for 10 days and Excavator B for 10 days, what is the total operating cost?
💡 Hint: Calculate individually for both excavators and then sum the totals.
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