Jarrett Company Is Considering a Cash Outlay of $300,000 for the Purchase

question 126

Multiple Choice

Jarrett Company is considering a cash outlay of $300,000 for the purchase of land,which it could lease out for $36,000 per year.If alternative investments are available that yield a 9% return,the opportunity cost of the purchase of the land is

• A) $27,000
• B) $36,000
• C) $9,000
• D) $72,000

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