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While preparing the preconstruction estimate lock for the university bookstore shell, a portable light tower is needed for night concrete pour for 5 days at $96 per day, plus a $85 delivery charge. What rental cost should be budgeted?

Correct Answer

A) $565

Rental cost equals rental days times daily rate plus the delivery charge.

Answer Options
A
$565
B
$480
C
$661
D
$905

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Rental cost equals rental days times daily rate plus the delivery charge.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option B: $480

$480 is below the supported result for portable light tower rental planning; it likely omits allowance, conversion, coverage, or final round-up.

Option C: $661

$661 is above the supported result for portable light tower rental planning; it likely double-counts allowance, uses the wrong unit, or rounds too early.

Option D: $905

$905 is above the supported result for portable light tower rental planning; it likely double-counts allowance, uses the wrong unit, or rounds too early.

Memory Technique

Measure to rental, adjust for cost, then let Superintendent Checks set the finish line.

Reference Hint

Open-book path: tab Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, 10th Edition to Temporary equipment; lighting rental; verify the construction method, material quantity, equipment use, unit conversion, or field-control calculation.

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