Price Mart Is Considering Outsourcing Its Billing Operations

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Short Answer

Price Mart is considering outsourcing its billing operations.A consultant estimates that outsourcing should result in after-tax cash savings of $9,000 the first year,$15,000 for the next two years,and $18,000 for the next two years.Assuming a 12% discount rate,calculate the total present value of the cash flows.

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Contact Efficiency

The effectiveness of a business's or marketer's interactions with potential and existing customers, focusing on optimizing time and resources to achieve desired outcomes.

Marketing Channels

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Supply Chain

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