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A new project being considered by BLW Co would require 1,000 hours of skilled labour. The current workforce is already fully employed but more workers can be hired in at a cost of $20 per hour. The current workers are paid $15 per hour on a project that earns a contribution of $10 per hour. What is the relevant cost of labour to be included in the project appraisal? A $10,000 B $15,000 C $20,000 D $25,000

A new project being considered by BLW Co would require 1,000 hours of skilled labour. The current workforce is already fully employed but more workers can be hired in at a cost of $20 per hour. The current workers are paid $15 per hour on a project that earns a contribution of $10 per hour. What is the relevant cost of labour to be included in the project appraisal? A $10,000 B $15,000 C $20,000 D $25,000

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A new project being considered by BLW Co would require 1,000 hours of skilled labour. The current

workforce is already fully employed but more workers can be hired in at a cost of $20 per hour. The current

workers are paid $15 per hour on a project that earns a contribution of $10 per hour.

What is the relevant cost of labour to be included in the project appraisal?

A $10,000

B $15,000

C $20,000

D $25,000

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