Question: 8 A dozer has been equipped with a three - shank ripper. The shank protectors and ripper tips of this dozer must be replaced after

8 A dozer has been equipped with a three-shank ripper. The shank protectors and ripper tips of this dozer must be replaced after 50 h and 30 h of dozer ripping operation. Ripping takes place only about 20% of the dozer's total operation time. The local prices of shank protectors and ripper tips including replacement cost are $130 and $60, respectively. Calculate the hourly special items cost of this dozer.
Formula for special item cost:
Special cost item ($/h)=\Sigma (Item price including replacement price x Required no. of item)/(Expected life of item)
8 A dozer has been equipped with a three - shank

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