State University Is Considering Hiring an Outside Company for Its

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State University is considering hiring an outside company for its grounds maintenance. In this regard, State University has received a bid from Mackin Services. Mackin states that its bid of $410,000 will cover all services and planting materials required to "keep State University's grounds in a condition comparable to prior years." State University's cost for grounds maintenance in the preceding year was $412,000 as follows: $$\begin{array} { l r } \text { Salary of three full-time gardeners } & \$ 295,000 \\\text { Plant materials } & 80,000 \\\text { Fertilizer } & 9,000 \\\text { Fuel } & 8,000 \\\text { Depreciation of other equipment } & 5,000 \\\text { Depreciation of tractor and mowers } & 15,000 \\\text { Total } & \$ 412,000 \\\end{array}$$ If State University hires Mackin, it will be able to sell its other equipment for $30,000, and the three gardeners will be laid off. What is the first year financial impact of hiring the outside company for its grounds maintenance?

• A) $13,000 additional cost
• B) $2,000 savings
• C) $17,000 savings
• D) $30,000 savings

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