Use the information below to answer the following questions.
Scott's Fencing constructs paling fences. During last month, the fencing division erected 4,000 metres of fencing. The costs incurred by the division were as follows: $$\begin{array} { l r }
\text { Palings } & \$ 4,000 \
\text { Posts } & \$ 5,000 \
\text { Nails (no usage records) } & \$ 500 \
\text { Cement (no usage records) } & \$ 500 \
\text { Wear and tear on equip. } & \$ 2,000
\end{array}$$
-Refer to the table above. The cost per metre of fencing is:
A)$2.25.
B)$2.75.
C)$2.50.
D)$3.00.

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Use the information below to answer the following questions.
Scott's Fencing constructs paling fences. During last month, the fencing division erected 4,000 metres of fencing. The costs incurred by the division were as follows: $$\begin{array} { l r } 
\text { Palings } & \$ 4,000 \
\text { Posts } & \$ 5,000 \
\text { Nails (no usage records) } & \$ 500 \
\text { Cement (no usage records) } & \$ 500 \
\text { Wear and tear on equip. } & \$ 2,000
\end{array}$$
-Refer to the table above. The cost per metre of fencing is:
A)$2.25.
B)$2.75.
C)$2.50.
D)$3.00.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The total cost is $12,000 ($4,000 + $5,000 + $500 + $500 + $2,000). Dividing by 4,000 metres gives a cost per metre of $3.00.

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