Mike Larry insured the contents of his one room shop in CBD. He supplies a wide range of goods as a retailer and wholesaler. A month later, business was doing well such that he bought more items in the shop. In addition he extended his shop twice bigger. His insurance was against fire, theft, bad weather, Tsunami and Hurricane. In no time he become famous and the leading supplier in town. Four months later there was a fire in the shop and he lost half of the content. Larry wants to submit a claim with the insurance company. Advise Larry whether he should go ahead with the claim or not, giving a reason/s for your advice.

Mike Larry insured the contents of his one room shop in CBD. He supplies a wide range of goods as a retailer and wholesaler. A month later, business was doing well such that he bought more items in the shop. In addition he extended his shop twice bigger. His insurance was against fire, theft, bad weather, Tsunami and Hurricane. In no time he become famous and the leading supplier in town. Four months later there was a fire in the shop and he lost half of the content. Larry wants to submit a claim with the insurance company. Advise Larry whether he should go ahead with the claim or not, giving a reason/s for your advice.

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Chapter11: Capital Budgeting Decisions

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