Man, this is like a MENSA test.
Quote:
Originally Posted by 5.3.4.4 (page 16)
The cost of items purchased in bulk or large quantities
may be
prorated on the basis of the
smallest commonly available unit that satisfies the need for the item..
Let's pick the rule apart first.
It says "
may" not must. So for the purposes this discussion, you can choose either the actual cost paid, or a
prorated amount based on the amount used and base that amount on the cost needed to meet just the quantity required.
So.....
LIGHTSTUFF
1Lb-9LB @ $300/LB, 10Lbs @ $200/lb = $2000.
Needed 5Lb Therefore, 5LB would be $1500 period. They only received 5 Lbs.
STRONGSTUFF
1-9 Rods @ $300/rod, 10 Rods @ $200 = $2000.
Needed 4 Rods. Therefore, 4 Rods could be $1200 or $1800. They received 6.
COOLSTUFF
1-9 12" X 12" Sheet @ $400/sheet, 10+ sheets @ $400/sheet
1-9 24" X 24" Sheet @ $250/sheet, 10+ sheets @ $1000/sheet
Needed 1 12" X 12" sheet. Therefore, $400 or $1000, they received a 24" X 24".
Now lets consider which values make more sense to use. My thought is:
LIGHTSTUFF $1500
STRONGSTUFF $1200
COOLSTUFF $400
Additional stuff $499
Total $3599 C'Ya next year!
Sponsorship is great. Using their stuff is cool. Getting it free is better. Going over budget BITES!!!
Do Your Math!!!!
