A company is considering publishing a limited edition book bound in a special leather. It has in stock the leather bought some years ago for $1,000. To buy an equivalent quantity now would cost $2,000. The company has no plans to use the leather for other purposes, although it has considered the possibilities: a) of using it to cover desk furnishings, in replacement for other material which could cost $900 b) of selling it if a buyer could be found (the proceeds are unlikely to exceed $800)a. What are the avoidable costs? How much? b. What are the opportunity costs? c. Would you USE or SELL now to MAKE A PROFIT? Explain.

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A company is considering publishing a limited edition book bound in a special leather. It has in stock the leather bought
some years ago for $1,000. To buy an equivalent quantity now would cost $2,000. The company has no plans to use
the leather for other purposes, although it has considered the possibilities: a) of using it to cover desk furnishings, in
replacement for other material which could cost $900 b) of selling it if a buyer could be found (the proceeds are unlikely
to exceed $800)a. What are the avoidable costs? How much? b. What are the opportunity costs? c. Would you USE or
SELL now to MAKE A PROFIT? Explain.
Transcribed Image Text:A company is considering publishing a limited edition book bound in a special leather. It has in stock the leather bought some years ago for $1,000. To buy an equivalent quantity now would cost $2,000. The company has no plans to use the leather for other purposes, although it has considered the possibilities: a) of using it to cover desk furnishings, in replacement for other material which could cost $900 b) of selling it if a buyer could be found (the proceeds are unlikely to exceed $800)a. What are the avoidable costs? How much? b. What are the opportunity costs? c. Would you USE or SELL now to MAKE A PROFIT? Explain.
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