Paul's Delivery Service Is Considering Selling One of Its Smaller

question 15

Multiple Choice

Paul's Delivery Service is considering selling one of its smaller trucks that is no longer needed in the business.The truck originally costed $23,000 and has accumulated depreciation of $10,000.The truck can be sold for $14,000.Another company is interested in leasing the truck.It will pay $4,800 per year for three years.Paul's Delivery Service will continue to pay the taxes and license fees for the truck, but all other expenses will be paid by the lessee.Management assumes the expenses for the taxes and license will be $300 per year.Which of the following statements is correct?

• A) Paul's Delivery Service should sell the truck because the differential loss from leasing is $500.
• B) Paul's Delivery Service should lease the truck because the differential income from leasing is $12,200.
• C) Paul's Delivery Service should lease the truck because the differential income from leasing is $300.
• D) Paul's Delivery Service is indifferent as to whether the company should lease or sell the truck because there is no differential income or loss between the alternatives.

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Definitions:

Win-Lose Conflict

In win-lose conflict one party achieves its desires and the other party does not.

Party Achieving

The act of completing or fulfilling a task or goal, typically used in the context of an individual or group's success.

Neutral

An impartial or unbiased stance, without taking sides in a contest, dispute, or conflict.

Dysfunctional Conflict

Is destructive and hurts task performance.