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

The objective of the question is to determine the avoidable costs, opportunity costs, and to decide…

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