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PRODUCTION COSTINGS (ESTIMATE)

Steel cost 100 kg @ US$ 1250 / tonne

US$ 125

Ball bearings, 9 pieces

US$ 110

Cycle components, excluding saddles

US$ 75

Milling plates, 2 pieces

US$ 15

Labour cost, 40 man-hours @ US$ 1.25 / hour

US$ 50

Bolts, electrodes, electricity etc

US$ 25

Subtotal

US$ 400

Overheads and margins @ 30%

US$ 120

Total Costs

US$ 520