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Finally, Mrs. Solar receives the time estimates from each contractor. She wants to have the work done within 5 wk (200 work-hours) of when the work is started, and the sooner the better. She also wants to get a good deal.

(a) Contractor 1's time estimate: 210 h
What is Contractor 1's total cost?

(b)Contractor 2's time estimate: 195 h
What is Contractor 2's total cost?

(c)Contractor 3's time estimate: 185 h
What is Contractor 3's total cost?

(d)Which contractor should Mrs. Solar choose?
Explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

a) 240

b) 300

c) 120

d) contractor 2 because she earns more money!