State University is considering hiring an outside company for its grounds mainte

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State University is considering hiring an outside company for its grounds maintenance. In this regard, State University has received a bid from Mackin Services. Mackin states that its bid of $410,000 will cover all services and planting materials required to “keep State University’s grounds in a condition comparable to prior years.” State University’s cost for grounds maintenance in the preceding year was $412,000 as follows:

If State University hires Mackin, it will be able to sell its other equipment for $30,000, and the three gardeners will be laid off. What is the first year financial impact of hiring the outside company for its grounds maintenance?

Salary of three full-time gardeners $295,000 Plant materials 80,000 Fertilizer 9,000 Fuel 8,000 Depreciation of other equipment 5,000 Depreciation of tractor and mowers 15,000 Total $412,000

Explanation / Answer

Impact of hiring outside company for grounds maintenance :

so answer is a) 12000 Savings

Ground maintenance Hiring Salary 295000 Opportunity cost 30000 Plant materials 80000 Fertilizer 9000 Fuel 8000 Hiring cost 410000 Total 422000 410000

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