Sig Hansen Runs a Ski Resort in British Columbia

Multiple Choice

Sig Hansen runs a ski resort in British Columbia. He is considering replacing the ski lifts at theresort. His calculations suggest that if he does, the economic benefits from the upgraded ski-lift operations will total $959,000 over the next six years. The ski lifts he already has are projected to generate $444,000 in economic benefits over the next six years. The new ski lifts would require an initial cash investment of $385,000 and Sig estimates he can sell his existing ski lift equipment for$170,000. Based on these estimates, what is Sig's marginal benefit from replacing the ski lifts?

A) $345,000
B) $574,000
C) $515,000
D) $959,000