2 - Caterpillar Method
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Practice Questions
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What does the Caterpillar Method primarily estimate?
💡 Hint: Think about what types of costs are involved.
What is the basic formula for calculating depreciation?
💡 Hint: Focus on the components of the formula.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main focus of the Caterpillar Method?
💡 Hint: Consider which costs are directly associated with equipment.
True or False: Ownership costs include fuel expenses.
💡 Hint: Think about what you pay when you own versus operate equipment.
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Calculate the total operating cost for a piece of equipment that has a fuel cost of $100, tire cost of $50, and repair costs of $25. How would combine these costs?
💡 Hint: Add all components of the operating cost together.
A construction company plans to use a bulldozer for a project that will last 500 hours. If the hourly ownership cost is $20 and the hourly operating cost is $30, calculate the total cost for the project duration.
💡 Hint: First, find the combined hourly cost before multiplying by hours.
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