Question

XYZ is considering two alternatives: repairing a damaged van or selling it as is and buying a comparable used van. Information related to this decision is provided below: Initial cost of the damaged van $30,000 Accumulated depreciation to date on van $18,000 Salvage value of the damaged van $ 1,000 Cost to repair damaged van $ 5,000 Cost of a comparable used van $10,000 Based on the information above, XYZ would be financially better off: Group of answer choices

Answer 1

Answer:

d. $4.000 by repairing the damaged van.

Explanation:

Options are "a. $1,000 by buying the comparable van. b. $2,000 by buying the comparable van c. $2.000 by repairing the damaged van. d. $4.000 by repairing the damaged van."

Details                                                                   Amount

Cost of comparable used Van                            $10,000

Less: Repair cost                                                  $5,000

Less: Salvage value before repair after crash   $1,000

Benefit from repairing damaged van               $4,000