Reference: Ref 8-10 (Figure: Price Ceilings and Valuation of Uses)

question 51

Multiple Choice

Reference: Ref 8-10 (Figure: Price Ceilings and Valuation of Uses) Refer to the figure. Suppose a price ceiling of $15 goes into effect. If the goods are allocated only to the highest value uses, the total consumer surplus in the market would be:

• A) $3,000.
• B) $500.
• C) $2,500.
• D) $1,000.

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Definitions:

Residual Value

The market value of the leased property at the expiration of the lease. The estimate of the residual value is one of the key elements in lease analysis.

Financing Decision

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Capital Budgeting Decision

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