The lowest price was not the lowest cost.
Three quotes, excluded items to add back and a complete budget before signing.
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(French)What the case demonstrates
The initial gap between the highest and lowest prices is CA$7,300. After adding excluded items, the recommended offer is CA$1,200 above the cheapest; the range across all three adjusted offers is CA$1,350. The full budget includes taxes, contingency and appliances.
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The scenario explained
A family compares three fictional kitchen renovation quotes.
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