A Bakery Is Deciding Whether to Buy an Extra Van

question 60

Multiple Choice

A bakery is deciding whether to buy an extra van to help deliver its products. The van will cost $28,000, but is expected to increase profits by $6,500 per year over the five years of its working life. Which of the following is the correct net present value (NPV) profile for this purchase?

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Definitions:

Equilibrium

The condition that exists in a market when the plans of buyers match those of sellers, so quantity demanded equals quantity supplied and the market clears

Quantity Demanded

Refers to the total amount of a good or service that consumers are willing to purchase at a given price level during a certain time period.

Market Price

The current price at which a good or service can be bought or sold in a marketplace.

Pesticides Cost

The economic expenses associated with the purchase and application of chemical substances used to kill or control pests that threaten agricultural production or health.