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A contract allows 10 percent overhead and then 5 percent profit on a $18,000 direct-cost change. If profit is applied after overhead, what total proposal amount results?

Correct Answer

A) $20,790

After overhead, $18,000 × 1.10 = $19,800. Profit applies to that subtotal: $19,800 × 0.05 = $990; total = $20,790. $19,800 omits profit, and $20,700 applies both percentages to direct cost instead of the stipulated sequential bases.

Answer Options
A
$20,790
B
$19,800
C
$20,700
D
$21,000

Why This Is the Correct Answer

After overhead, $18,000 × 1.10 = $19,800. Profit applies to that subtotal: $19,800 × 0.05 = $990; total = $20,790. $19,800 omits profit, and $20,700 applies both percentages to direct cost instead of the stipulated sequential bases.

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