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A joint check is written for an $18,000 supplier invoice with 15 percent retainage withheld by agreement. What amount is paid now?

Correct Answer

B) $15,300.

Fifteen percent retainage is $2,700, so the current payment is $15,300.

Answer Options
A
$2,700.
B
$15,300.
C
$7,650.
D
$20,700.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Fifteen percent retainage is $2,700, so the current payment is $15,300.

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