A contractor's employee is injured on a job site, resulting in $45,000 in medical expenses and 8 weeks of lost wages at $850 per week. What is the total workers compensation claim amount?
Correct Answer
D) $51,800
Total claim = Medical expenses ($45,000) + Lost wages (8 weeks × $850 = $6,800) = $51,800
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Option D is correct. The total claim combines medical expenses ($45,000) plus lost wages (8 weeks × $850/week = $6,800), giving $45,000 + $6,800 = $51,800. This is the straightforward sum of both compensable components.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: $53,400
Option A ($53,400) is incorrect. This would imply lost wages of $8,400 (8 weeks × $1,050), which does not match the stated $850/week rate. It appears to use an inflated wage figure.
Option B: $54,200
Option B ($54,200) is incorrect. This would require lost wages of $9,200, which is not consistent with 8 weeks at $850. No standard formula yields this total from the given numbers.
Option C: $52,600
Option C ($52,600) is incorrect. This would require lost wages of $7,600, equivalent to roughly 8.94 weeks at $850 — not matching the 8-week period stated. This is a distractor likely targeting rounding errors.
Memory Technique
Use the acronym ML: Medical + Lost wages = Total claim. Write out both numbers clearly before adding to avoid arithmetic slips.
More South Carolina Questions
What is the maximum contract value a Tier 1 residential contractor can undertake in South Carolina?
Under South Carolina law, a contractor discovers a material defect in their work 6 months after project completion. The owner demands immediate correction. What is the contractor's legal obligation?
A contractor has 15 employees and annual payroll of $780,000. The workers compensation rate is $4.25 per $100 of payroll. What is the annual premium?
According to SC building codes, what is the maximum allowable deflection for a residential floor joist with a 16-foot span under live load?
A subcontractor completes $25,000 of electrical work but is not paid by the general contractor. The general contractor was paid by the owner. What is the subcontractor's lien priority against the property?
A contractor receives a stop work order from the building official. Work continues for 3 additional days before stopping. What penalty applies per South Carolina building codes?
Under South Carolina workers compensation law, which of the following employees would be exempt from coverage requirements?
Under South Carolina contractor licensing law, how many hours of continuing education are required annually for license renewal?
A Class B contractor wants to bid on a $750,000 commercial project. What must the contractor do to be eligible?
A contractor's license expires on June 30th. They submit renewal application and fees on July 15th. What additional penalty must they pay?
People Also Study
Business & Financial Management
120 questions · 70% to pass
Contract Administration
60 questions · 70% to pass
Project Management
60 questions · 70% to pass