Differential Analysis involving Opportunity Costs On August 1, Rantoul Stores Inc. is considering leasing a building and purchasing the necessary equipment to operate a retail store. Alternatively, the company could use the funds to invest in $1,000,000 of 4% U.S. Treasury bonds that mature in 15 years. The bonds could be purchased at face value. The following data have been assembled: $1,000,000 15 years $50,000 Cost of store equipment Life of store equipment Estimated residual value of store equipment Yearly costs to operate the store, excluding depreciation of store equipment Yearly expected revenues-years 1-6 Yearly expected revenues-years 7-15 $200,000 $300,000 $400,000 Required: 1. Prepare a differential analysis as of August 1 presenting the proposed operation of the store for the 15 years (Alternative 1) as compared with Investing in U.S. Treasury bonds (Alternative 2). If an amount is zero, enter "o". Differential Analysis Operate Retail (Alt. 1) or Invest in Bonds (Alt. 2) August 1 Operate Differential Invest in natal Required: 1. Prepare a differential analysis as of August 1 presenting the proposed operation of the store for the 15 years (Alternative 1) as compared with Investing in U.S. Treasury bonds (Alternative 2). If an amount is zero, enter "O". Differential Analysis Operate Retail (Alt. 1) or Invest in Bonds (Alt. 2) August 1 Operate Invest in Differential Effects (Alternative 1) (Alternative 2) (Alternative 2) Revenues Retail Bonds Costs: Costs to operate store Cost of equipment less residual value Profit (loss) 2. Based on the results disclosed by the differential analysis, should the proposal be accepted? 3. If the proposal is accepted, what would be the total estimated operating income of the store for the 15 years