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question 49

Multiple Choice

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Your firm needs to invest in a new delivery truck.The life expectancy of the delivery truck is five years.You can purchase a new delivery truck for an upfront cost of $200,000,or you can lease a truck from the manufacturer for five years for a monthly lease payment of $4000 (paid at the end of each month) .Your firm can borrow at 6% APR with quarterly compounding.
-The present value (PV) of the lease payments for the delivery truck is closest to:

• A)$206,900
• B)$207,050
• C)$207,680
• D)$198,420

Evaluate the legal obligations and rights arising from verbal agreements and modifications to existing contracts.

Understand and interpret the legal implications of agreements made without a prior agreement on consideration.

Critically analyze and predict the outcome of contractual disputes based on the doctrine of promissory estoppel.

Understand the concept of efficient levels of production in the presence of externalities.

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Definitions:

Entrepreneurs

Individuals who start, manage, and assume the risks of a business or enterprise, often introducing innovations or exploring new market opportunities.

Costs of Production

The total expenses incurred in manufacturing a product or providing a service, including raw materials, labor, and overheads.

Competitive Conditions

The characteristics of a market where multiple sellers are trying to attract the same buyers, leading to benefits for consumers through lower prices and better quality.

Market Prices

The current price at which an asset or service can be bought or sold in a given market, determined by supply and demand conditions.