Alternate B deletes $64,500 of direct work but adds $8,700 of patching. With 10% markup on the net deduct, what deductive alternate should be listed?
Correct Answer
A) $61,380 deduct
Compute the net direct deduct and apply markup to the net.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Compute the net direct deduct and apply markup to the net.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: $55,800 deduct
$55,800 deduct is below the supported result for bid alternate deduct; it likely uses the wrong base, period, or account bucket.
Option C: $57,420 deduct
$57,420 deduct is below the supported result for bid alternate deduct; it likely uses the wrong base, period, or account bucket.
Option D: $73,260 deduct
$73,260 deduct is above the supported result for bid alternate deduct; it likely adds an unsupported amount or compares the wrong financial base.
Memory Technique
Estimator Completes money shelf: cost for markup, price for margin.
Reference Hint
Open-book path: tab Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, 11th Edition, 2024 to Bid alternates; deductive alternate pricing; verify the quantity, approval point, notice rule, or field record before answering.
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