An Architect Estimates a Bid of $175,600$ the Maximum Rate Above the Estimate Is

question 148

Multiple Choice

An architect estimates a bid of $ $175,600$ . The maximum rate above the estimate is $7$ %. Find the maximum acceptable bid.

• A) $ \(193,225\)
• B) $ \(187,466\)
• C) $ \(188,113\)
• D) $ \(195,906\)
• E) $ \(187,892\)

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