Slam-Dunk Shoes has 5,000 pairs or damaged shoes in inventory. The cost of these shoes was $51,000. in
their present condition, the shoes may be sold at clearance prices for $29,000 Slam-Dunk can have the shoes
repaired at a cost of $77,000 after which they can be sold for $100,000. What is the opportunity cost of selling
the shoes in their present damaged condition?
L&H Sports owns and operates several stadiums used for baseball and soccer games Management is
considering installing machines that would be used to roast peanuts on the premises. This equipment would
allow L&H to sell freshly roasted peanuts rather than the pre-roasted peanuts that are currently sold Marketing
studies suggest that this feature would increase peanut sales.
The roasters can be purchased in several sizes, and the annual rental fees and operating costs vary with the size
of the roaster Information about the roasters is shown below.
L&H currently sells pre-roasted peanuts for $0 60 pet bag. Management plans to sell the freshly roasted
peanuts for a higher price but at no more than a 10% increase. The demand for freshly roasted peanuts is
estimated to be 250, 000 bags pet year. Which roaster should L&H purchase to maximize its profit?