What Is the Break-Even Probability in the Following Case? a Customer

question 52

Multiple Choice

What is the break-even probability in the following case? A customer wishes to purchase a $2,000 item that has been marked up 50% over cost and the probability of collection is only 65%. Assume all cash flows are discounted to present value.

• A) 55.67%
• B) 66.67%
• C) 77.67%
• D)88.67%

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