In 1985,International Data Corp

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Essay

In 1985,International Data Corp.(IDC)estimated that 3.7 million desktop computers had been sold at an average price of $1,054.In 2000,the number sold in the United States had risen to 132 million,with the average price decreasing to $700.The change in individuals' tastes and preferences has increased their demand for computers.Explain how the price of computers dropped over the 15-year period from 1985 to 2000.

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Definitions:

Plant Asset

Assets that are tangible, long-lived, and used in the production or sale of goods and services, such as buildings and machinery.

Computer Specifications

Detailed information about the hardware and software components of a computer system, including processor speed, memory size, and storage capacity.

Capitalized

Recording an expenditure as an asset on the balance sheet, rather than an expense on the income statement, to spread its cost over its useful life.

Capital Expenditures

Money allocated by a business to purchase or improve tangible assets like land, factories, or machinery.