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Transcribed Image Text:In early 2008, you purchased and remodeled a 120 - room hotel to handle
the increased number of conventions coming to town. By mid-2008, it
became apparent that the recession would kill the demand for conventions.
Now, you forecast that you will be able to sell only 10,000 room - nights,
which cost $80 per room per night to service. You spent $20.00 million on the
hotel in 2008, and your cost of capital is 25%. The current going price to sell
the hotel is $15 million.
If the estimated demand is 10,000 room - nights, the break - even price is
$
per room, per night. (Hint: Remember that the cost of capital is the
opportunity cost, or true cost, of making an investment.)
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