A newlywed couple is planning to build a house of their own. They are considering two options: a. The construction of a house now, to cost 500,000. b. The construction of a smaller house now, to cost 250,000 and at the end of 3 years, an extension to be added to cost 350,000. Which of the two options is more economical if the interest rate is 20% compounded annually and depreciation not to be considered? ANS. OPTION B IS MUCH ECONOMICAL BY 47,453.70

A newlywed couple is planning to build a house of their own. They are considering two options: a. The construction of a house now, to cost 500,000. b. The construction of a smaller house now, to cost 250,000 and at the end of 3 years, an extension to be added to cost 350,000. Which of the two options is more economical if the interest rate is 20% compounded annually and depreciation not to be considered? ANS. OPTION B IS MUCH ECONOMICAL BY 47,453.70

Principles of Accounting Volume 2

19th Edition

ISBN:9781947172609

Author:OpenStax

Publisher:OpenStax

Chapter11: Capital Budgeting Decisions

Section: Chapter Questions

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