Question

Two landscaping companies made bids on the landscaping of a new apartment complex. Company A bid $595,000 for materials and plants and $204,000 for labor. Company B bid $660,000 for materials and plants and $136,000 for labor. How much lower was the bid made by Company B?

Answer 1

$3,000

Explanation:

Company A bid $595,000 for materials and plants and $204,000 for labor.

• Total = $595,000 + $204,000 = $799,000

Company B bid $660,000 for materials and plants and $136,000 for labor.

• Total = $660,000 + $136,000 = $796,000

The difference:

• $799,000 - $796,000 = $3,000