In 2021, Short Construction began construction work under a four-year contract. The contract price is $2,000,000. Short recognizes revenue over time according to percentage of completion method. The balance sheet shows the following accounts at the end of 2021: A/R of $40,000, Construction in Progress of $200,000, Less: Billings on Construction Contract of $70,000. The income statement shows Income on the contract of $30,000 at the end of 2021.

What was the cost of construction of the contract in 2021?

	a.	200,000
	b.	40,000
	c.	None of the answers is correct
	d.	170,000
	e.	160,000