The estimator must decide whether to replace or repair a part. The labor time required to repair the part is 9.0 hours plus an additional material cost of $65.00. The new part will cost $625.00, and the allowable flat rate time is 2.0 hours to replace the new part. The labor rate is $45.00 per flat rate hour. Which is the more cost-effective repair?
What will be an ideal response?
Repairing the part will cost $470.00. Replacing the part will cost $715.00.
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