A field change includes 28 added labor-hours at $69 per hour plus $880 in material. What direct cost should be priced before markup?
Correct Answer
A) $2,812.
Labor is 28 x $69 = $1,932. Adding $880 material gives $2,812.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Labor is 28 x $69 = $1,932. Adding $880 material gives $2,812.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: $1,932.
$1,932. is below the supported result for change cost calculation; it likely skips a premium-pay or employer-cost component.
Option C: $2,420.
$2,420. is below the supported result for change cost calculation; it likely skips a premium-pay or employer-cost component.
Option D: $3,260.
$3,260. is above the supported result for change cost calculation; it likely pays the wrong premium tier or counts the same hours twice.
Memory Technique
Pricing Field payroll: time, premium, reimbursement, proof in separate buckets.
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Change cost 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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