Managerial Accounting
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ISBN: 9781337912020
Author: Carl Warren, Ph.d. Cma William B. Tayler
Publisher: South-Western College Pub
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Chapter 11, Problem 1PA
Differential analysis involving opportunity costs
On August 1, Rantoul 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 $1,000,000 of 4% U.S. Treasury bonds that mature in 15 years. The bonds could be purchased at face value. The following data have been assembled:
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- 1. Prepare a differential analysis as of August 1 presenting the proposed operation of the store for the 15 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 operating income of the store for the 15 years?
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On July 1, Coastal Distribution Company is considering leasing a building and buying the necessary equipment to operate a public warehouse. Alternative the company could use the funds to invest in $740,000 of 5% U.S Treasury bonds that mature in 14years the bonds could be purchased at face value. The following data have been assembled:
Instructions
1. Prepare a differential analysis as of July 1 presenting the proposed operation of the warehouse for the 14yrs(Alternative 1) as compared with investing in U.S Treasury bonds
2.Based on the results disclosed by the differential analysis, should the proposal be accepted?
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