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A pay forecast includes $426,000 earned work and 5% retainage. What net receipt should be forecast before other deductions?

Correct Answer

C) $404,700

Subtract retainage from earned work.

Answer Options
A
$21,300
B
$414,350
C
$404,700
D
$426,000

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Subtract retainage from earned work.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: $21,300

$21,300 is below the supported result for retainage forecast; it likely uses the wrong base, period, or account bucket.

Option B: $414,350

$414,350 is above the supported result for retainage forecast; it likely adds an unsupported amount or compares the wrong financial base.

Option D: $426,000

$426,000 is above the supported result for retainage forecast; it likely adds an unsupported amount or compares the wrong financial base.

Memory Technique

Retainage Forecast drawer for Forecasts Monthly: label subtract before counting dollars.

Reference Hint

Open-book path: tab Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, 11th Edition, 2024 to Payment forecasting; retainage; verify the quantity, Florida notice/permit rule, or field-control record before answering.

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