Question

Assume company can produce any amount above 3.4 units. Naploc purchased the equipment for $12,000 and did not start production yet. Market price is $400. Tebit Inc, another company that operates in the same industry desperately needs equipment and makes an offer to Naples. Debit already knows Naples cost structure. What is the lowest price that Tebit should offer for the equipment

Answer 1

Answer: $12,000

Explanation:

As no production has been started yet, no other costs have been incurred by Naples for the equipment other than the $12,000.

The lowest price that Tebit should offer therefore should be the price that the equipment was purchased for as the equipment has not not been used to produce anything and so has not incurred any variable costs or donated any incremental value that would decrease or increase its value.