Texas Construction Corporation (TCC) builds custom luxury homes along the Gulf Coast. The company was nearing the completion of a home for Jill and Tom Wilson when the couple suddenly declared bankruptcy. At that time, TCC had invested $1,525,000 in the project.
The firm can sell the uncompleted residence as is to a new buyer for $1,400,000, or it can invest another $160,000 to finish the project and sell it on the open market for $1,600,000.
Instructions:
What is true about the original $1,525,000 investment from a decision-making perspective?
Which of the following options do nothing, sell as is at $1,400,000, or sell finished at $1,600,000 should TCC pursue? Why?