Cadwell, Inc

question 116

Multiple Choice

Cadwell, Inc., a regional business computer sales firm is attempting to sell a convenience store chain, Gas 'N' Go, a new computer-operated pump meter. Terry Williams, owner of the convenience stores, seems interested in Cadwell's initial proposal but believes the price may be too high. The cost per computer is $1,000, but Cadwell could sell Williams 50 computers for $45,000 with terms of the sale being 2/10 net 30. Williams purchases 50 computers and pays for them five days after the purchase, so his ________ is $882.

• A) cash discount
• B) unit cost
• C) gross profit
• D) trade discount
• E) breakeven cost

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Definitions:

Property Rights

Legal rights that delineate the ownership and use of property, including rights to use, sell, rent, mortgage, transfer, and destroy the property.

Marginal Costs

The additional cost incurred by producing one more unit of a product or service, crucial for decision-making in economics and business.

Property Rights

The legal rights to possess, use, and dispose of assets, property rights are foundational to free market economies and influence resource allocation and investment.

Marginal Benefits

The additional satisfaction or utility gained from consuming or using one more unit of a good or service.