A public repair contract is $1,075. How far above the $1,000 prevailing-wage threshold is it?
Correct Answer
A) $75.
The contract is $75 above $1,000.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
The contract is $75 above $1,000.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: $25.
$25. is below the supported result for prevailing wage threshold; it likely skips a premium-pay or employer-cost component.
Option C: $100.
$100. is above the supported result for prevailing wage threshold; it likely pays the wrong premium tier or counts the same hours twice.
Option D: $1,075.
$1,075. is above the supported result for prevailing wage threshold; it likely pays the wrong premium tier or counts the same hours twice.
Memory Technique
Who controlled contract, who paid dollars, where is the Checking Math record?
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Prevailing wage threshold from California Labor Code public works and prevailing wage; DIR Public. / California Labor Code Section 1771; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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