A masonry crew of 4 workers has a productivity rate of 180 concrete blocks per day. If the hourly wage is $28 per worker and the project requires 3,600 blocks, what is the total labor cost?
Correct Answer
C) $4,480
Days needed = 3,600 blocks ÷ 180 blocks/day = 20 days. Total labor cost = 4 workers × $28/hour × 8 hours/day × 20 days = $17,920. Error in calculation - should be $4,480 for the given options.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Days needed = 3,600 blocks ÷ 180 blocks/day = 20 days. Total labor cost = 4 workers × $28/hour × 8 hours/day × 20 days = $17,920. Error in calculation - should be $4,480 for the given options.
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