Survey Of Accounting
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Chapter 13, Problem 5E
Exercise 6-5A Opportunity costs
Norman Dowd owns his own taxi, for which he bought a $10,000 permit to operate two years ago. Mr. Dowd cams $30,000 a year operating as an independent but has the opportunity to sell the taxi and permit for $36,500 and take a position as dispatcher for Carter Taxi Co. The dispatcher position pays $27,500 a year for a 40-hour week. Driving his own taxi, Mr. Dowd works approximately 55 hours per week. If he sells his business, he will invest the $36,500 and can earn a 10 percent return.
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- a. Determine the opportunity cost of owning and operating the independent business.
- b. Based solely on financial considerations, should Mr. Dowd sell the taxi and accept the position as dispatcher?
- c. Discuss the qualitative as well as quantitative factors that Mr. Dowd should consider.
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Kim works for a clothing manufacturer as a dress designer. During 2020, she travels to New York City to attend five days of fashion shows and then spends three days sightseeing. Her expenses are as follows:
Airfare
$1,500
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Chapter 13 Solutions
Survey Of Accounting
Ch. 13 - Prob. 1QCh. 13 - Prob. 2QCh. 13 - Prob. 3QCh. 13 - Prob. 4QCh. 13 - Prob. 5QCh. 13 - Prob. 6QCh. 13 - Prob. 7QCh. 13 - Prob. 8QCh. 13 - Prob. 9QCh. 13 - Prob. 10Q
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