Contractor A employed two subcontractors, B and C. The total holdback retained by A is $100. B and C file liens for $60 and $240 respectively. Assuming there are no other liens on the project, the holdback amount is correct and the liens are proven, how much will C recover from the holdback?

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The liens total $300, which is three times the holdback amount. Therefore, since each claimant will get 1/3 of his claim, B gets $20 and C gets $80.

Contractor a Employed Two Subcontractors, B and C