Stan Moneymaker presently owns a 10-year-old automobile with low mileage (78,000mile). The NADA "blue book" value of the car is $2,500. Unfortunately, the car'stransmission just failed, and Stan decided to spend $1,500 to have it repaired. Now sixmonths later, Stan has decided to sell the car, and he reasons that asking price shouldbe $2,500+$1,500 $4,000. Comment on the wisdom of Stan's logic.(1) If he receives an offer for $3,000, Should he accept it? Explain your reasons.(2) How much is the sunk cost, if he accept the offer.

Stan is thinking what every human being thinks when he decides the price will be $4000. He is asking…

Answered: Stan Moneymaker presently owns a…

CONCEPTS IN FED.TAX.,2020-W/ACCESS

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