A Work Element in the Project Plan Requires 50 Hours

question 41

Multiple Choice

A work element in the project plan requires 50 hours of labor each by four carpenters.The carpenters are paid $15 per hour and incur an overhead rate equal to 80 percent of their direct labor charges.The total cost would be __________ if the carpenters consume 10 percent of the workday performing personal activities.

• A)$4,860
• B)$5,000
• C)$5,360
• D)$5,940

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Definitions:

Discounted

A financial term referring to an instrument, transaction, or cash flow that is valued in present terms, taking into account the time value of money.

Present Value

The current value of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows given a specified rate of return, used in the evaluation of investment opportunities.

Cash Flow Stream

A series of cash inflows and outflows over a period of time, often used in financial models to determine investment viability or project returns.

Rate of Return

The gain or loss on an investment over a specified time period, expressed as a percentage of the investment's initial cost, indicating profitability.