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ASVAB · Question #116

ASVAB Question #116: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is C. $60,000. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

A contractor bids $300,000 as her price for erecting a building. She estimates that 1/10 of this amount will be spent for masonry materials and labor, 1/3 for lumber and carpentry, 1/5 for plumbing and heating, and 1/6 for electrical and lighting work. The balance will be her profit. How much profit does she expect to make?

Options

  • A$24,000
  • B$80,000
  • C$60,000
  • D$50,000

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