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A contractor enters into a lump sum contract for $2,850,000 with 10% retainage held until project completion. If the contractor has submitted progress payments totaling $1,900,000 to date, what is the total amount that should have been paid by the owner?

Correct Answer

C) $1,710,000

With 10% retainage, the owner pays 90% of progress payments. $1,900,000 × 0.90 = $1,710,000.

Answer Options
A
$2,565,000
B
$1,900,000
C
$1,710,000
D
$1,615,000

Why This Is the Correct Answer

With 10% retainage, the owner pays 90% of progress payments. $1,900,000 × 0.90 = $1,710,000.

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