Quiz #1

ENGR 2320

A Contractor/foreman needs lumber to be used for wooden scaffoldings, the set

of lumber can be purchase with two options:
1. 40 pcs. of 2 inches by 2 inches by 10 ft, 60 pcs. of 2 inches by 3 inches by 12
ft, and 10 pcs. of 2 inches by 6 inches by 8 ft of good lumber.

2. 40 pcs. of 2 inches by 3 inches by 10 ft, 60 pcs. of 2 inches by 4 inches by 12

ft, and 10 pcs. of 2 inches by 6 inches by 8 ft of coco lumber.

Determine:
a) The amount of each option if the cost per board foot is Php. 45.50 and
32.75 for good lumber and coco lumber respectively.
b) Choose one of the options and explain why.