Differential Analysis Involving Opportunity Costs On July 1, Matrix Stores Inc. is considering leasing a building and buying the necessary equipment to operate a public warehouse. Alternatively, the company could use the funds to invest in $150,100 of 5% U.S. Treasury bonds that mature in 16 years. The bonds could be purchased at face value. The following data have been assembled: Cost of store equipment Life of store equipment Estimated residual value of store equipment $150,100 16 years $17,500 Yearly costs to operate the warehouse, excluding depreciation of equipment $56,700 Yearly expected revenues-years 1-8 74,100 69,900 Yearly expected revenues-years 9-16 Required: 1. Prepare a differential analysis as of July 1 presenting the proposed operation of the warehouse for the 16 years (Alternative 1) as compared with investing in U.S. Treasury bonds (Alternative 2). If an amount is zero, enter "0". If required, use a minus sign to indicate a loss. Differential Analysis Operate Warehouse (Alt. 1) or Invest in Bonds (Alt. 2) Revenues Costs: Costs to operate warehouse Cost of equipment less residual value July 1 Operate Warehouse Invest in Bonds Differential Effects (Alternative 1) (Alternative 2) (Alternative 2) Required: 1. Prepare a differential analysis as of July 1 presenting the proposed operation of the warehouse for the 16 years (Alternative 1) as compared with investing in U.S. Treasury bonds (Alternative 2). If an amount is zero, enter "0". If required, use a minus sign to indicate a loss. Differential Analysis Operate Warehouse (Alt. 1) or Invest in Bonds (Alt. 2) July 1 Revenues Costs: Operate Warehouse Invest in Bonds Differential Effects (Alternative 1) (Alternative 2) (Alternative 2) Costs to operate warehouse 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 is the total estimated operating income of the warehouse for 16 years? Check My Work Previous Next