The Operations Manager for a Local Bus Company Wants to Decide

question 37

Multiple Choice

The operations manager for a local bus company wants to decide whether he should purchase a small, medium, or large new bus for his company. He estimates that the annual profits (in $000) will vary depending upon whether passenger demand is low, moderate, or high, as follows.

-If he uses the maximum likelihood criterion,which size bus will he decide to purchase?

• A)Small
• B)Medium
• C)Large
• D)Either small or medium
• E)Either medium or large

Determine the present value of depreciation tax shields and their impact on financial decisions.

Assess the impact of loan rates on leasing versus purchasing decisions.

Understand the role and calculation of after-tax salvage value in equipment disposal decisions.

Evaluate the economic implications of lease payments versus loan payments for equipment acquisition.

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