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A construction projectis carried out by a general contractor with the followingdescriptions:

• Project Duration: 3 months(Start: May 1st; End: July 31st)
• Contract Amount:20,713+30,081+50,630+40,978+60,886+70,089+30,500+100,165+152,181
• Budget Amount:100,936+200,081+300,685
• Contract Terms and Conditions
  • Materials: The constructioncompany pays material suppliers in full when it receives paymentfrom the owner. On the last day of each month the constructioncompany may bill the owner for the work completed during the month.The owner pays the monthly bills one month after they arereceived.
  • Labor: The construction companypays for labor on the 25th of each month.
  • Subcontractor: The constructioncompany pays subcontractors when it receives payment from the ownerbut withholds 5% from the subcontractor’s payment. Final paymentwill include payment of the retention.
  • Between the contractor and theowner: On the last day of each month the construction company maybill the owner for the work completed during the month. The ownerpays the monthly bills one month after they are received. The ownerwithholds 5% from the construction company's payment. Final paymentwill include payment of the retention.
• Cost-loaded schedule and billingschedule to the owner

	Month	May	June	July
Cost-LoadedSchedule	Materials	20,713	30,081	50,630
	Labor	40,978	60,886	70,089
	Subcontractor	30,500	100,165	152,181
Bill to Owner		100,936	200,081	300,685

What is the amount ofcash to maintain a positive cash flow in this project?