a. What is the cost of labor and equipment per kilogram, in pesos? b. What is the cost of materials per kilogram, in pesos? c. What is the unit cost of the project per kilogram, in pesos?

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures
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For a given project, it is estimated that 150kg of steel can be installed in one hour using the following
equipment and labor.
1 bar bender-P 50.00 per hour
1 bar cutter - P80.00 per hour
1 foreman - P50.00 per hour
8 skilled laborers - P40.00 per hour
8 unskilled laborers - P35.00 per hour
The reinforcement steel cost P15 00/kg for every 1kg of reinforcement, 0.02 kg of wire is required where
1kg of the wire cost P26.00
Value added tax is 10% of the material cost. Profit, overhead, contingency, miscellaneous, and insurance
is 40% of the cost of labor and materials.
a. What is the cost of labor and equipment per kilogram, in pesos?
b. What is the cost of materials per kilogram, in pesos?
c. What is the unit cost of the project per kilogram, in pesos?
Transcribed Image Text:For a given project, it is estimated that 150kg of steel can be installed in one hour using the following equipment and labor. 1 bar bender-P 50.00 per hour 1 bar cutter - P80.00 per hour 1 foreman - P50.00 per hour 8 skilled laborers - P40.00 per hour 8 unskilled laborers - P35.00 per hour The reinforcement steel cost P15 00/kg for every 1kg of reinforcement, 0.02 kg of wire is required where 1kg of the wire cost P26.00 Value added tax is 10% of the material cost. Profit, overhead, contingency, miscellaneous, and insurance is 40% of the cost of labor and materials. a. What is the cost of labor and equipment per kilogram, in pesos? b. What is the cost of materials per kilogram, in pesos? c. What is the unit cost of the project per kilogram, in pesos?
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