A cabinet allowance is $8,000. The selected package costs $8,740 and the contract allows no markup on allowance overages. What increase should be documented?
Correct Answer
A) $740 increase.
The selected package is $740 over the allowance, so the documented overage is a $740 increase.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
The selected package is $740 over the allowance, so the documented overage is a $740 increase.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: $740 credit.
$740 credit. is not aligned with the supported result for allowance reconciliation; it has the wrong label or classification even if the number looks close.
Option C: $8,740 increase.
$8,740 increase. is above the supported result for allowance reconciliation; it likely adds an unsupported amount or compares the wrong financial base.
Option D: $16,740 increase.
$16,740 increase. is above the supported result for allowance reconciliation; it likely adds an unsupported amount or compares the wrong financial base.
Memory Technique
Reconciling Cabinet money test: bucket before math for allowance reconciliation.
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Allowance reconciliation from CSLB 2026 Law Book; CSLB Home Improvement Contracts / B&P Code Section 7159 home improvement contract requirements; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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