The List Price of a New Van Was $30,000 at a Local

question 79

Multiple Choice

The list price of a new van was $30,000 at a local car dealership. However, a customer convinced the dealer to sell the van for $25,000 (the van had cost the dealer $20,000 one year earlier) . The van would cost the dealer $24,000 today. Inflation is 5% per year. The amount of profit that would be recognized by the dealer as a result of the sale using the physical capital maintenance approach is:

• A) $1,000
• B) $2,500
• C) $5,000
• D) $6,000

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