Sunland Company self-insures its property for fire and storm damage. If the company were to obtain insurance on the property, it would cost them $1970000 per year. The company estimates that on average it will incur losses of $1610000 per year. During 2021, $705000 worth of losses were sustained. How much total expense and/or loss should be recognized by Sunland Company for 2021?

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Sunland Company self-insures its property for fire and storm damage. If the company were to obtain insurance on the property, it would cost them $1970000 per year. The company estimates that on average it will incur losses of $1610000 per year. During 2021, $705000 worth of losses were sustained. How much total expense and/or loss should be recognized by Sunland Company for 2021?

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