A ready-mix driver is paid for a public works delivery and the reporting rule requires submission within five working days after payment. If paid Monday, what is the fifth working day after payment, assuming no holidays?
Correct Answer
B) The following Monday.
Counting five working days after Monday gives the following Monday in this simplified timing question.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Counting five working days after Monday gives the following Monday in this simplified timing question.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Friday.
Friday. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for ready-mix delivery.
Option C: The following Tuesday.
The following Tuesday. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for ready-mix delivery.
Option D: The end of the month.
The end of the month. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for ready-mix delivery.
Memory Technique
Checking Record contract math: approved scope is the ruler for ready-mix delivery.
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Ready-mix delivery from California Labor Code public works and prevailing wage; DIR Public. / California Labor Code public works ready-mix delivery guidance; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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