Question

Sandy is considering moving from her apartment into a small house with a fenced yard. The apartment is noisy, and she has difficulty studying. In addition, the fenced yard would be great for her dog. The distance from school is about the same from the house and from the apartment. The apartment costs $750 per month, and she has 2 months remaining on her lease. The lease cannot be broken, so Sandy must pay the last 2 months of rent whether she lives there or not. The rent for the house is $450 per month, plus utilities, which should average $100 per month. The apartment is furnished; the house is not. If Sandy moves into the house, she will need to buy a bed, dresser, desk, and chair immediately. She thinks that she can pick up some used furniture for a good price. Which of the following costs is irrelevant to Sandy's decision to stay in the apartment or move to the house?

a. House rent of $450 per month.
b. Utilities for the house of $100 per month.
c. The noise in the apartment house.
d. The cost of the used furniture.

Answer 1

Noise in the apartment house

Step-by-step explanation:

Costs are units or monetary value which are incurred/spent on taking a certain action. It is often quantitative in nature that is something that can be measured. Although noise is a factor which can affect Sandy's decision of moving from the apartment, it cannot be considered as a cost. Noise of the apartment is a qualitative factor. It does not have an intrinsic monetary value. Thus, in this regard it is an irrelevant cost for Sandy's decision to stay in the apartment or move to the house.

The other options have a monetary value and thus they are relevant for Sandy's decision.