Question: ( 3 ) A contmetor has excavated a 4 2 0 0 m long trench with an average width of 2 . 0 m and

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A contmetor has excavated a 4200 m long trench with an average width of 2.0 m and long section as follows:
The following rates of payment are applicable:
Soft material
Soft material excavation, excavation depth 0 to 1 m below natural ground level: R 55 per m3
Soft material excavation, excavation depth >1m to 2 m below natural ground level: R65 per m3
Intermediate material
Intermediate excavation, excavation depth 0 to 1.5 m below natural ground level: R75 per m3
Intermediate excavation, excavation depth >1.5m to 3.0 m below natural ground level: R85 per mb3
Hard material
Hard excavation, excavation depth 0 to 1.5 m below natural ground level: R110 per m3
Hard excavation, excavation depth exceeding 1.5 m below natural ground level: R130 per m^3
Calculate the payment due to the contractor for the excavation of the trench.
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( 3 ) A contmetor has excavated a 4 2 0 0 m long

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