Contractor Joke

Three contractors were bidding to fix a broken fence at the White House. The first contractor said, “I figure the job will run about $900 – $400 for materials, $400 for my crew and $100 profit for me.” The second contractor announced, “I can do this job for $700 – $300 for materials, $300 for my crew and $100 profit for me.” The third contractor leaned over to the White House official and whispered, “$2700.” The incredulous White House official asked him, “How did you come up with such a high figure?” The contractor smiled and said, “$1000 for me, $1000 for you, and we hire the second guy to fix the fence.”