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Estimation and Costing · Units of Measurement

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The unit of payment for blasting of rock including staking is in

Solution

Concept

Unit of measurement of rock blasting

Step-by-step solution

1. Excavation work, including blasting of rock, is measured by volume. 2. The unit of payment is the cubic metre.

Explanation

Rock blasting is paid for by the volume of rock excavated, in cubic metres, and the item includes staking (fixing the stakes at the points).

Shortcut

Earthwork and rock excavation → cubic metre.

Common mistake

Choosing the unit of area.

Correct answer: B) Cubic meter

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