Your roommate, jill Blalock, purchased a new portable DVD player just before this school term for $80. Shortly after the semester began, her new DVD player was crushed by an errant "flying plant" during a party at her apartment. Returning the equipment to the retailer, Blalock was informed that the estimated cost of repairs was $65 because the damage was not covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
Pondering the figures, Blalock was ready to decide to make repairs; after all, she had recently paid $80 for the equipment. However, before making a decision, she asked for your advice.
Prepare a brief presentation outlining factors that Blalock should consider in making her decision.Continue the presentation in by discussing the options Blalock should consider in making her decision. Start by defining a base case against which alternatives can be compared.