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Re: YMTC: did Team Blueabot cook the books?

We should also remember the fact that the FIRST Manual is not supposed to be enterpreted with lawyer speak. If so you could make it say many things.

Other than that, I am in agreement that this should be scored as an overage in funds usage.

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Originally Posted by billbo911
Man, this is like a MENSA test.

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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.....
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