Task 6 horticulture caculation

Calculating resources

Complete the following calculations (show your workings)

Using the following information calculate the cost to fill an area 10 metres x 2 metres to a depth 100mm.

A) Drainage sand = $50.90 per M3

ANSWER: - __________________

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B) Decorative stone 10mm = $264 per tonne [NB 2.5 tonne = 1 cubic metre]

ANSWER: - __________________

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C)You are installing a treated pine fence on your nursery and have been quoted: -

• CCA treated pine fence palings for $2.88 each. (100 mm x 1800mm)
• CCA treated posts (uprights) $7.90 each (75x100x2500mm)
• CCA treated rails $11.05 each (75x38x 5400mm)
• Post mix $8.95 a bag
• Nails $12.80 (1000 /bag)

The length of the fence is 23 metres and you will have 3 rails. You estimated you will need 1.5 bags of concrete post mix per post and you are spacing each post 2.3 metres apart.

Calculate the material cost

	Show quantity required here	$ per item	no.	Costs
fence palings		2.88		$662.40
Treated posts		7.9		$ 86.90
Railings		11.05		$165.75
Concrete mix		8.95		$152.15
Nails				$ 12.80
				$1,080.00