A factory was built in 2016 at a total cost of $900,000. Additional information is given in the table (all 2015 indices = 100). Cost Element Average Percentage of Total Cost Index Index 2016 2020 Labor 35 105 121 Materials 25 112 119 Equipment 40 106 116 a. Calculate a weighted index for factory construction in 2020. b. Prepare a budget estimate for a factory in 2020.

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A factory was built in 2016 at a total cost of $900,000. Additional information is given in the table (all
2015 indices =100).
Cost
Element
Average Percentage
of Total Cost
Index
2016
Index
2020
Labor
35
105
121
Materials
25
112
119
Equipment
40
106
116
a. Calculate a weighted index for factory construction in 2020.
b. Prepare a budget estimate for a factory in 2020.
Show your calculations or spreadsheet.
Transcribed Image Text:A factory was built in 2016 at a total cost of $900,000. Additional information is given in the table (all 2015 indices =100). Cost Element Average Percentage of Total Cost Index 2016 Index 2020 Labor 35 105 121 Materials 25 112 119 Equipment 40 106 116 a. Calculate a weighted index for factory construction in 2020. b. Prepare a budget estimate for a factory in 2020. Show your calculations or spreadsheet.
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