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The approved change proposal applies a 20 percent markup to a $2,412 direct change cost. What total price results after markup?

Correct Answer

B) $2,894.40.

Twenty percent of $2,412 is $482.40, and $2,412 + $482.40 = $2,894.40.

Answer Options
A
$2,774.40.
B
$2,894.40.
C
$2,944.80.
D
$3,112.00.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Twenty percent of $2,412 is $482.40, and $2,412 + $482.40 = $2,894.40.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: $2,774.40.

$2,774.40. is below the supported result for markup calculation; it likely uses the wrong base, period, or account bucket.

Option C: $2,944.80.

$2,944.80. is above the supported result for markup calculation; it likely adds an unsupported amount or compares the wrong financial base.

Option D: $3,112.00.

$3,112.00. is above the supported result for markup calculation; it likely adds an unsupported amount or compares the wrong financial base.

Memory Technique

Adding Change-Order money shelf: cost for markup, price for margin.

Reference Hint

Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Markup calculation from CSLB B General Building Study Guide; California Building Code, Title. / CSLB B General Building Study Guide change estimating; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.

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