A town solicits bids for a new school and the mayor has the top three contenders come into his office one at a time to discuss their bid.
"Okay, Mr. Davis," says the mayor to the first bidder. "How much will it cost and how do your figure's break down?"
"Two million," replies Davis. "One million for materials and one million for labor."
Davis leaves and the next bidder comes into the mayor's office and answers the same question.
"Four million. Two million for materials and two million for labor".
The mayor thanks him and he leaves.
Next, Goldstein, the third bidder comes into the mayor's office.
The mayor asks him how much the new school will cost and he says, "Six million."
"Six million?" stammers the mayor. "That's really high! How does that break down?"
"Easy," says Goldstein. "Two million for you, two million for me and two million for Davis."
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