Cheryl Peck Purchased a Computer Network for Her Classroom

question 53

Multiple Choice

Cheryl Peck purchased a computer network for her classroom.The computer network cost $100,000.She estimates that she can charge $500 for one session in the classroom.Cheryl knows that enrollment will increase over time.She estimates 50 students the first year,75 students the second year,100 students the third year,and 150 students the fourth year.If her cost of capital is 12 percent,what is the approximate net present value of her investment?

• A)$87,500
• B)$19,156
• C)$35,471
• D)Cannot tell without more information.

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Definitions:

Long-Run Equilibrium

A situation in competitive markets where all firms are making normal profits, and there is no incentive for market entry or exit.

Marginal Cost

An increase in the full cost that comes from producing an additional unit of a product or service.

Monopolistic Competition

A market structure characterized by many firms selling products that are substitutes but not perfect substitutes, leading to each firm having some market power.

Perfect Competition

A market structure characterized by an infinite number of small firms, identical products, and easy market entry and exit, leading to companies not having pricing power.