Example: Austin Auto Auction

• Question:

Suppose a four-year old car with 60,000 miles on the odometer is up for auction. If its original price was $12,500, what starting bid should the auctioneer require?

• Answer:

B = .7(12,500) - 560(4) - .0175(60,000) = $5460.

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