Assume That a Consumer Can Spend $20 on Two Goods-Pens

question 24

Multiple Choice

Assume that a consumer can spend $20 on two goods-pens and pencils.If the price of one pen is $5 and the price of one pencil is $2,which of the following combinations of the two goods represents a point on the consumer's budget constraint?

• A) 3 pens and 2 pencils
• B) 1 pen and 10 pencils
• C) 2 pens and 5 pencils
• D) 2 pens and 3 pencils

Explain key concepts and calculate related values in capital budgeting, including sunk cost, opportunity cost, depreciation tax shield, and the stand-alone principle.

Understand the concept of Equivalent Annual Cost (EAC) and its utility in financial decision-making.

Comprehend why EAC is a preferred method under certain scenarios for comparing project costs.

Gain knowledge on the procedure for setting a bid price in a business context.

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