Calculate the charges for a truck (diesel) to transport material for 8 hours in a day with a rate of ₹200/hour.
- A₹1,600Correct
- B₹2,000
- C₹1,000
- D₹1,500
Solution
Concept
Hire charge of equipment = working hours × hourly rate
Formula
Charges = Hours × Rate per hour
Step-by-step solution
1. Working hours = 8 hours 2. Rate = ₹200 per hour 3. Charges = 8 × 200 = ₹1,600
Explanation
The truck is hired on an hourly basis. Multiply the hours worked by the rate per hour. So 8 × 200 = ₹1,600.
Why the other options are wrong
B (₹2,000) = 10 hours. C (₹1,000) = 5 hours. D (₹1,500) = 7.5 hours. None of these match 8 hours.
Shortcut
Hours × rate: 8 × 200 = 1600
Common mistake
Adding fuel or driver charges that are not given in the question.
Correct answer: A) ₹1,600