Algor Inc. entered into a $975,000 3-year contract to maintain a client's computer system. At the end of the first year, the costs incurred on the contract were $225,000 and it was estimated that a further $520,000 would be incurred over the remaining years of the contract. What is the amount of profit that can be recognized on this contract for the first year? $196,875 $69.463 $421,875 $294.463

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Algor Inc. entered into a $975,000 3-year contract to maintain a client's computer
system. At the end of the first year, the costs incurred on the contract were
$225,000 and it was estimated that a further $520,000 would be incurred over the
remaining years of the contract.
What is the amount of profit that can be recognized on this contract for the first
year?
$196,875
$69.463
$421,875
$294.463
Transcribed Image Text:Algor Inc. entered into a $975,000 3-year contract to maintain a client's computer system. At the end of the first year, the costs incurred on the contract were $225,000 and it was estimated that a further $520,000 would be incurred over the remaining years of the contract. What is the amount of profit that can be recognized on this contract for the first year? $196,875 $69.463 $421,875 $294.463
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