Mathematics · Estimation and Costing
Consider the following rate list for earth excavation work: I. Manual excavation: Rs 10/cum (Variable rate: Nil) II. Machine excavation: Rs 4000 fixed charge + Rs 2/cum variable rate Find the estimated quantity of earthwork for which the total cost of excavation by machine equals the cost of manual excavation.
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500 cum
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