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XYZ Corporation Is Deciding Whether to Spend $500,000 to Open

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XYZ Corporation is deciding whether to spend $500,000 to open a new manufacturing plant or invest the $500,000 in bonds earning 5% per year. The expected profit on the new plant is $50,000 per year for the next 15 years. Which decision is the most profitable for the firm? Explain your answer.


Definitions:

Inventory Cost

The total cost incurred to procure, produce, and store inventory, including purchase price, production, and handling costs.

Gross Profit

the difference between revenue and the cost of goods sold before deducting overhead, payroll, taxation, and interest payments.

Cost Of Goods Sold

The immediate expenses directly related to creating a company's sold products, covering both labor and materials costs.

Ending Inventory

The total value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period, after all sales and purchases have been accounted for.

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