Guest guest Posted August 13, 1999 Report Share Posted August 13, 1999 Detlow@... wrote: > > Three contractors were visiting a tourist attraction on the same day. One > was from New York, another from Texas, and the third from Florida. At the > end of the tour, the guard asked them what they did for a living. When they > all replied that they were contractors, the guard said, " Hey, we need one of > the rear fences redone. Why don't you guys take a look at it and give me a > bid? " So, to the back fence they all went to check it out. First to step up > was the Florida contractor. He took out his tape measure and pencil, did > some measuring and said, " Well I figure the job will run about $900. $400 > for materials, $400 for my crew, and $100 profit for me. " . Next was the > Texas contractor. He also took out his tape measure and pencil, did some > quick figuring and said, " Looks like I can do this job for $700. $300 for > materials, $300 for my crew, and $100 profit for me. " . Without so much as > moving, the New York contractor said, " $2,700. " . The guard, incredulous, > looked at him and said, " You didn't even measure like the other guys! How > did you come up with such a high figure? " . " Easy, " he said. " $1,000 for me, > $1,000 for you and we hire the guy from Texas. " . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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