Listen to a conversation between an engineer and a farmer. Choose the correct answers.
What does the woman recommend? A. comparing the CRF of different machines B. hiring a custom operator C. purchasing a used machine D. waiting for better prices
What will the man most likely do next? A. compare ownership and CO costs B. hire a custom operator C. research fuel consumption rates D. calculate depreciation values
Listen again and complete the conversation.
Engineer: Well, there are fixed and variable costs. Fixed costs are things like 1 __________ and insurance. They don’t change with use of the machine. Farmer: And what about 2 __________ costs? Engineer: Variable costs change depending on how much you use the machine. So that’s things like 3 __________, fuel and consumables. Farmer: I see. That’s a lot to 4 __________. What would you do? Engineer: 5 __________? I’d hire a CO. Farmer: A custom operator? 6 __________ __________? Engineer: Sometimes it is cheaper to hire someone to harvest for you.
