Calculate the cost of fencing material, total project cost, and the percentage of labour cost for a project with a perimeter of 78m, fencing cost of R110/m, and fixed labour cost of R2,500.

Here are the answers for Activity 4 and Activity 5. Activity 4: Labour + material Given: Fencing cost = R110 per metre Fixed labour cost = R2 500 Perimeter of the yard = 78 m 1. Calculate the cost of fencing material. Step 1: Multiply the perimeter by the cost per metre for fencing. Cost of fencing material = Perimeter × Cost per metre Cost of fencing material = 78 m × R110/m Cost of fencing material = R8\,580 The cost of fencing material is R8\,580. 2. Calculate the total project cost. Step 1: Add the cost of fencing material and the fixed labour cost. Total project cost = Cost of fencing material + Fixed labour cost Total project cost = R8\,580 + R2\,500 Total project cost = R11\,080 The total project cost is R11\,080. 3. What percentage of the total cost is labour? Step 1: Divide the fixed labour cost by the total project cost and multiply by 100%. Percentage of labour = Fixed labour costTotal project cost × 100\% Percentage of labour = R2\,500R11\,080 × 100\% Percentage of labour ≈ 22.56\% The percentage of the total cost that is labour is approximately 22.56\%. Activity 5: Best fencing option Given: Perimeter of the plot = 64 m 1. Calculate the total cost for Option A. Option A: R135 per metre, labour included. Step 1: Multiply the perimeter by the cost per metre. Total cost for Option A = Perimeter × Cost per metre Total cost for Option A = 64 m × R135/m Total cost for Option A = R8\,640 The total cost for Option A is R8\,640. 2. Calculate the total cost for Option B. Option B: R110 per metre + R1 800 labour. Step 1: Calculate the material cost. Material cost = Perimeter × Cost per metre Material cost = 64 m × R110/m Material cost = R7\,040 Step 2: Add the material cost and the labour cost. Total cost for Option B = Material cost + Labour cost Total cost for Option B = R7\,040 + R1\,800 Total cost for Option B = R8\,840 The total cost for Option B is R8\,840. 3. Which option is cheaper? Compare the total costs: R8 640 (Option A) vs R8 840 (Option B). Option A is cheaper. 4. By how much? Step 1: Subtract the cheaper cost from the more expensive cost. Difference = Total cost for Option B - Total cost for Option A Difference = R8\,840 - R8\,640 Difference = R200 Option A is cheaper by R200. 5. Give one reason (not calculation) why someone may still choose the more expensive option. A homeowner might choose the more expensive option if it offers higher quality materials, a better warranty, a more reputable contractor, or a faster completion time. 3 done, 2 left today. You're making progress.