In the garage conversion file, a $14,800 home improvement contract requires a $1,480 initial payment before work starts. What is the problem?
Correct Answer
A) Exceeds cap.
Ten percent is $1,480, but the cap is the lesser of 10 percent or $1,000, so $1,480 exceeds the down payment limit.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Ten percent is $1,480, but the cap is the lesser of 10 percent or $1,000, so $1,480 exceeds the down payment limit.
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