Josh decides to start a new taxi service in his apare time that he plans to mark
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Josh decides to start a new taxi service in his apare time that he plans to market towards students ( that means cheap) that don't want to park on campus, underclassmen without cars, and those incapable of driving after visiting some of the downtown establishments. The first thing Josh needs to do is buy a car. After visiting Mr. Charming Salesman at Sundance Used Cars, he has narrowed his choices to 3 possibilities. The three cars Josh can afford and their yearly net revenues (fares-gas & maintenance) are listed below. Remember, each car must be replaed when it finally dies if you are to remain in business.
Year Neon Geo Metro PT Cruiser
0 -$700 -$1,600 -$3500
1 600 1000 1200
2 600 1000 1200
3 600 1200
4 1200
Assuing an appropriate discount rate of 4.5% which one would you buy? Why?
Explanation / Answer
Annual owrth of each car should be determined ti choose the one with highest AW
Neon Present value = -700+600(1-1.045-3)/ 0.0 45 = 949.37
AW of total present value= 949.37/ [ (1-1.045-3)/ 0.0 45 ]= 345.35
Metro PV= -1600 +1000(1-1.045-2) /0.045
Metro PV = 272.66
AW = 272.66x .045 / (1-1.3045-2) = 145.60
cruiser = -3500+1200(1-1.045-4) /.045 = 4305.03
AW = 224.39
The annual worth of neon is much higher than other cars. Therefore it is best.
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