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Argosy University/ Phoniex University/
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Phoniex University
Oct-2001 - Nov-2016
Differential analysis involving opportunity costs
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On October 1, White Way Stores Inc. is considering leasing a building and purchasing the necessary equipment to operate a retail store. Alternatively, the company could use the funds to invest in $180,000 of 6% U.S. Treasury bonds that mature in 16 years. The bonds could be purchased at face value. The following data have been assembled:
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Cost of store equipment Life of store equipment Estimated residual value of store equipment Yearly costs to operate the store, excluding |
$180,000 16 years $15,000 |
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depreciation of store  equipment |
$58,000 |
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Yearly expected revenues—years 1–8 |
$85,000 |
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Yearly expected revenues—years  9–16 |
$73,000 |
Instructions
1.   Prepare a differential analysis as of October 1 presenting the proposed operation of the store for the 16 years (Alternative 1) as compared with investing in U.S. Treasury bonds (Alternative 2).
2.   Based on the results disclosed by the differential analysis, should the proposal be accepted?
3.   If the proposal is accepted, what would be the total estimated income from operations of the store for the 16 years?
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