Jay has spent $2400 purchasing and repairing an old tractor, which he expects to sell for $4000. He discovers that he needs an additional repair, which will cost $600. He can sell the tractor as it is now for $1200. What should he do? A. He should never sell something for less than it cost. B. He should complete the repairs and sell the tractor. C. He should take the $1200. D. It doesn’t matter which action he takes; the outcome is the same either way.

Jay has spent $2400 purchasing and repairing an old tractor, which he expects to sell for $4000. He discovers that he needs an additional repair, which will cost $600. He can sell the tractor as it is now for $1200. What should he do? A. He should never sell something for less than it cost. B. He should complete the repairs and sell the tractor. C. He should take the $1200. D. It doesn’t matter which action he takes; the outcome is the same either way.

Economics Today and Tomorrow, Student Edition

1st Edition

ISBN:9780078747663

Author:McGraw-Hill

Publisher:McGraw-Hill

Chapter5: Buying The Necessities

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9AA

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