When a product is scarce, consumers are faced with conducting their own cost-benefit analysis; a product in high demand but low supply will likely be expensive. ... This means that a consumer should only purchase the product if they see a greater benefit from having the product than the cost associated with obtaining it.
This is a probability question
Answer:
Helmut's basis at year-end is $3,900.
Explanation:
Beginning Basis = $2,000
Add: January 1 Liabilities at the rate of 10% = $20,000 × 10% = $2,000
Add: Increase in liabilities by the rate of 10% = $5,000 × 10% = $500
Less: Loss incurred at the rate of 10% = ($6,000 × 10%) = $600
Basis at the end of the year = $2,000 + $2,000 + $500 - $600
Basis at the end of the year = $3,900.
