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A demolition scope is expected to fill eight 30-cy containers. Pull and disposal cost is $725 per container plus $1,050 for loading equipment. What total should be carried?

Correct Answer

B) $6,850

Multiply container count by unit cost and add equipment cost.

Answer Options
A
$5,800
B
$6,850
C
$6,525
D
$7,900

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Multiply container count by unit cost and add equipment cost.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: $5,800

$5,800 is below the supported result for waste disposal estimate; it likely omits allowance, conversion, coverage, or final round-up.

Option C: $6,525

$6,525 is below the supported result for waste disposal estimate; it likely omits allowance, conversion, coverage, or final round-up.

Option D: $7,900

$7,900 is above the supported result for waste disposal estimate; it likely double-counts allowance, uses the wrong unit, or rounds too early.

Memory Technique

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Reference Hint

Open-book path: tab Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, 11th Edition, 2024 to Demolition estimating; disposal and loading costs; confirm the required quantity, authority, timing, or record before selecting the answer.

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