Question

A computer company, Repair-IT, told Alex it would cost $240 to fix his computer.

The materials needed make up 40% of the total cost.
The labor makes up 60% of the total cost.
How much will Alex save if he can do the labor himself?


$124


$96


$144


$130

Answer 1

Materials = 40% of \$240 = 0.4×240 = \$96.
Labor = 60% of \$240 = 0.6×240 = \$144.

If Alex does the labor himself he saves the labor cost: \$144.