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An owner-operator contract is $30,000 with $11,000 materials, $7,500 subcontract cost, and $3,500 overhead. What estimated own-labor remains?

Correct Answer

C) $8,000.

Estimated own-labor is $30,000 - $11,000 - $7,500 - $3,500 = $8,000.

Answer Options
A
$6,500.
B
$7,500.
C
$8,000.
D
$11,000.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Estimated own-labor is $30,000 - $11,000 - $7,500 - $3,500 = $8,000.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: $6,500.

$6,500. is below the supported result for owner-operator payroll; it likely skips a premium-pay or employer-cost component.

Option B: $7,500.

$7,500. is below the supported result for owner-operator payroll; it likely skips a premium-pay or employer-cost component.

Option D: $11,000.

$11,000. is above the supported result for owner-operator payroll; it likely pays the wrong premium tier or counts the same hours twice.

Memory Technique

Owner-Operator Payroll ladder for Estimating Labor: hours climb before dollars add up.

Reference Hint

Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Owner-operator payroll from California Labor Code Sections 1771.4 and 1776; DIR certified payroll. / DIR CPR FAQ owner-operator labor calculation; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.

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