A Garage Is Comparing the Cost of Buying Two Different

question 105

Multiple Choice

A garage is comparing the cost of buying two different car hoists. Hoist A will cost $20,000, will require servicing of $1000 every two years, and last ten years. Hoist B will cost $15,000, require servicing of $800 per year, and last eight years. If the cost of capital is 7%, which is the better option, given that the firm has an ongoing requirement for a hoist?

• A) Hoist A, since it has a greater present value (PV).
• B) Hoist B, since it has a greater present value (PV).
• C) Hoist A, since it has a greater equivalent annual annuity.
• D) Hoist B, since it has a greater equivalent annual annuity.

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Definitions:

Private Property

Legal rights that allow individuals or entities to own, use, and dispose of assets.

Demand and Supply

Fundamental economic concepts that describe the amount of a product or service available for purchase (supply) and the desire of buyers for it (demand), influencing price and market equilibrium.

Market Failure

A situation where the allocation of goods and services by a free market is not efficient, often leading to a net social welfare loss.

Allocated Efficiently

A resource allocation where resources are distributed in a way that maximizes the net benefit to society or achieves a desired outcome effectively.