Matt Has Decided to Purchase His Textbooks for the Semester

question 19

Multiple Choice

Matt has decided to purchase his textbooks for the semester. His options are to purchase the books via the Internet with next day delivery to his home at a cost of $175, or to drive to campus tomorrow to buy the books at the university bookstore at a cost of $170. Last week he drove to campus to buy a concert ticket because they offered 25 percent off the regular price of $16. The benefit to Matt of buying his books at the bookstore is _____.

• A) $5
• B) $9
• C) $170
• D) $175

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Definitions:

Initial Cost

Initial cost refers to the amount of money spent to acquire, or the cost associated with starting, an investment, project, or venture, including all necessary expenses to prepare the asset for its intended use.

Payback

The period of time required to recoup the funds expended in an investment, or how long it takes for an investment to reach a breakeven point.

Annual Cash Flows

The total cash that is generated and used by a business in one fiscal year.

Required Rate

This is often referred to as the minimum acceptable return on an investment, set by investors or managers.