Mike purchased a dog and needs to fence in the backyard. The perimeter of the yard is 340 feet. ABC fencing has quoted a price of $10.50/foot plus $35 each for two gates. Mike can purchase the materials for $1,400 delivered and hire a helper for $6/hour. He believes that it will take both he and the helper 30 hours to install the fence. A power pothole digger can be rented for $30/day. He is also considering whether to install and electronic underground fence, which was quoted as $2,780, complete with controls and sensors installed. Analyze each option and determine the best economic choice (Mike is on a budget). Show all work
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Mike has two choices available for fencing.Calculating the cost incurred in case of each choice:
Perimeter of the yard = 340 feet
(a) Normal Fencing :
Cost of material = $ 1400 ; Cost of hiring a helper = $6 / hour ; Number of hours = 30 hours
Cost of power pothole digger = $30 /day,so it should be rented for 2 days
Assuming that Mike's cost of labour (i..e., opportunity cost ) is not considered.
Total cost = (30 * $6) + ($1400) + (2 * $30)=> $1640
(b) Electronic underground fencing
Given that the total cost of installing electronic underground sensor is $2780
So,option (a) installing normal fencing across the perimeter of the yard is more economical.
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