5.3 - Cost Minimization and Profit Maximization
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Practice Questions
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What does 'economic useful life' refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about the balance of costs and revenues.
What terminology is used for the currently installed machine?
💡 Hint: Consider which machine is in use.
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What is economic useful life related to?
💡 Hint: Think about both sides of cost and profit.
True or False: The defender is always the most productive unit in use.
💡 Hint: Consider the context of competition.
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A construction company has an excavator that costs $10,000 a year to maintain. However, new models can operate at a profit of 20% more due to efficiency and reduced operational costs. How might the company assess when to replace the excavator?
💡 Hint: Consider future operational efficiency and current maintenance burdens.
An aging bulldozer frequently breaks down but can still perform some tasks with a low productivity rate. Discuss how the contractor might decide whether to invest in repairs or a new machine.
💡 Hint: Think about profit versus cost in decision-making.
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