Given: Three material quotes: Which is the most economical material supplier? A: 2x8 SYP #2 @ $840.00/MBF B: 2x8 SYP @ $1.10/LF C: 2x8x14'-0" SYP @ $14.56/ea.
Given: Three material quotes: Which is the most economical material supplier? A: 2x8 SYP #2 @ $840.00/MBF B: 2x8 SYP @ $1.10/LF C: 2x8x14'-0" SYP @ $14.56/ea.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Material Cost Analysis**
Given three material quotes, determine which is the most economical material supplier:
- **Option A:** 2x8 SYP #2 @ $840.00/MBF
- **Option B:** 2x8 SYP @ $1.10/LF
- **Option C:** 2x8x14'-0" SYP @ $14.56/ea
**Explanation of Terms:**
- **SYP:** Southern Yellow Pine, a type of wood.
- **MBF:** Thousand Board Feet, a unit of measurement for lumber.
- **LF:** Linear Foot, a measurement of length.
- **ea:** Each, referring to individual pieces.
**Objective:**
Analyze these quotes to find the most cost-effective option.
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