What is the differential cost between the two alternatives


Cybil Baunt just inherited a 1958 Chevy Impala from her late Aunt Joop. Aunt Joop purchased the car 40 years ago for $6,000. Cybil is either going to sell the car for $8,000 or have it restored and sell it for $22,000. The restoration will cost $6,000. Cybil would be better off by:

$2,000 to have the vehicle restored$6,000 to have the vehicle restored$8,000 to have the vehicle restored$10,000 to have the vehicle restored

 

  Alternative A Alternative B
Materials costs $33,000 $53,000
Processing costs $38,000 $57,000
Equipment rental $11,000 $11,000
Occupancy costs $18,000 $29,000

What is the differential cost of Alternative B over Alternative A, including all of the relevant costs?

$150,000$100,000$125,000$50,000

10) Nicklin Corporation is considering two alternatives that are, code-named M and N. Costs associated with the alternatives are listed below:

  Alternative M Alternative N
Supplies costs $74,000 $65,000
Assembly costs $46,000 $46,000
Power costs $26,000 $39,500
Inspection costs $39,000 $28,000
 

Required:

A. Which costs are relevant and which are not relevant in the choice between these two alternatives?

B. What is the differential cost between the two alternatives?

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