Monica has spent $30 000 purchasing and repairing an old cabin, which she expects to sell for $40 000. She discovers that she needs an additional repair, which will cost $20 000. She can sell the cabin as it is now for $25 000. As an economist, what do you recommend Monica to do? Select one: O a. She should never sell something for less than its cost. cross out O b. She should complete the repairs and sell the cabin. cross out Oc It doesn't matter which action she takes; the outcome is the same either cross out way. O d. She should take the $25 000. cross out

Monica has spent $30 000 purchasing and repairing an old cabin, which she expects to sell for $40 000. She discovers that she needs an additional repair, which will cost $20 000. She can sell the cabin as it is now for $25 000. As an economist, what do you recommend Monica to do? Select one: O a. She should never sell something for less than its cost. cross out O b. She should complete the repairs and sell the cabin. cross out Oc It doesn't matter which action she takes; the outcome is the same either cross out way. O d. She should take the $25 000. cross out

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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