3.+Alternative+possible+solutions

= 3. Alternative possible solutions =

1. Press edit above 2. Move your cursor below your name (scroll down) - only work in the area under your name 3. Use Ms Stevenson's exemplar as an example
 * Your task **

**Miss Stevenson's exemplar:** (note you can not use my topic! Go to your task sheet for more topic examples.) // Note you should pick solutions of a similar cost that are able to be compared against criteria //
 * **My Economic Problem**: || Grandma has $1000 to spend on a pedigree dog to provide companionship, exercise and security . ||
 * ** Solution 1 ** || Border Collie ||
 * ** Solution 2 ** || Beagle ||
 * ** Solution 3 ** || Wire Hair Fox Terrier ||


 * Cody B **


 * **My Economic Problem** || I have $400,000 and want to move out of home to start my life. ||
 * **Solution 1** || Surfers Paradise (Trilogy Apartments) - $370,000 ||
 * **Solution 2** || Broadbeach (Sierra Grand Apartments ) - $350,000 ||
 * **Solution 3** || Burliegh Heads (The Swell Resort) - $360,000 ||


 * Santiago C**


 * **My Economic Problem** || I have $10,00 to spend in investment opportunities. ||
 * **Solution 1** || Buy and sell shares in order to make a profit. ||
 * **Solution 2** || Buy and sell bonds for a profit. ||
 * **Solution 3** || Trade trusts. ||


 * Ben C**

A 2 bedroom, 2 Bathroom and one carport unit in central Southport ($479,000) || A 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom and 1 carport unit in a protected estate, outer Southport/Ashmore ( $475,000 ) || 2 bedroom, 2 Bathroom and one carport unit in central Surfers Paridise ($499,000) ||
 * **My Economic Problem** || I am a young buissness man who has been offered a job in a place far from my home, i have $500,000 to spend on a new unit that will suit my work and lifestyle and job. Although, the job is only temporary and when i sell my unit to move back to my hometown, i want to make a profit on the selling of this unit. ||
 * **Solution 1** || []
 * **Solution 2** || []
 * **Solution 3** || []


 * Ben G**

These are: || Ms Stevenson: Ben - Great!
 * **My Economic Problem** || As a salary increase from $150,000 for the next 5 years, I have been given 3 possible packages and must choose the most appropriate option where my aim is to increase my long term savings.
 * **Solution 1** || A straight increase in wages of $100,000 a year under a fixed contract which will be placed into a ANZ Long Term Deposit Account at 6.2% p.a. ||
 * **Solution 2** || The injection of the said $100,000 into a superannuation account of my choice (however I will stick to my current superannuation firm Australian Super) under a year-by-year negotiable package ||
 * **Solution 3** || A share package worth $100,000 a year which will invest in Rio Tinto shares. The price for the shares will be negotiated on a yearly basis. ||


 * Michael G**

Ms Stevenson: Michael - Great!
 * **My Economic Problem** || Write your answers in here and below ||
 * **Solution 1** || 1998 Holden Commodore Aclaim, $3,999 ||
 * **Solution 2** || 1995 Ford Fairlane, $3,299 ||
 * **Solution 3** || 1995 Honda Civic GLI, $3,995 ||


 * Max H**

2901/120 Mary St, Brisbane - $1,250,000 || G02/57A Newstead Terrace, Newstead - $1,300,000 || 1/41Moray Street, New Farm - $1,275,000 approx. ||
 * **My Economic Problem** || Finding a 3 bedroom, 2/3 bathroom and 2 car apartment in New Farm, Newstead and Brisbane (City). They only have 1.2 - 1.3 million to spend on the property. ||
 * **Solution 1** || http://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-qld-brisbane-107087961#
 * **Solution 2** || http://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-qld-newstead-107220278
 * **Solution 3** || http://www.realestate.com.au/property-unit-qld-new+farm-107153329

Ms Stevenson: Max - good - please add in prices ...


 * Eliot H**


 * **My Economic Problem** || Dad has 50,000 to spend on a 5-6m boat. I am only spending 35-40,000 so my christmas present will be acceptable. ||
 * **Solution 1** || Polycraft warrior 5.3 cuddy cabin for $35,890 drive away, no more to pay. Hull year-2011. Definitely new. ||
 * **Solution 2** || Quintrex 560 Freedom Cruiser $36,048. Model:2006, but entirely new. Does not come with dealer delivery package, but has an instant boating package. ||
 * **Solution 3** || Haines Signature 600BR for $38,900 drive away no more to pay. Hull year- 2003, fibreglass boats are really expensive, but great deal for a 6m boat that's probably in great condition. A lot of extras accompany this. Engine has only been used for 81hrs... ||


 * Connor L**


 * **My Economic Problem** || Write your answers in here and below ||
 * **Solution 1** || Alienware M17x ||
 * Solution 2 || 16.4 inch VAIO F Series (Premium Black) 3,099.00 ||
 * **Solution 3** || MacBook Pro ||


 * Brendon L**


 * **My Economic Problem** || Write your answers in here and below ||
 * **Solution 1** ||  ||
 * **Solution 2** ||  ||
 * **Solution 3** ||  ||


 * Jacob M**


 * **My Economic Problem** || Write your answers in here and below ||
 * **Solution 1** || Spring hill ||
 * **Solution 2** || Newfarm ||
 * **Solution 3** || Kangaroo point ||


 * Ben M**


 * **My Economic Problem** || I have $50,000 in my bank account to spend on a 1998 MALIBU Barefooter - 6.4m (21ft), $38,000 boat and any accessories (if needed) ||
 * **Solution 1** || Bayliner 205 Bowrider - 6.4m (21ft), $30,990 ||
 * **Solution 2** || Sea Ray 230 Overnighter - 6.96m (22.83ft), $39,999 ||
 * **Solution 3** || Maxum 2100 SD Sport Deck - 6.4m (21ft), $38,000 ||

Ms Stevenson: Ben - great - just be careful not to make your decision based on price!


 * John N**


 * **My Economic Problem** || I turn 18, and have $15000-$25000 to spend on my first car. ||
 * **Solution 1** || Toyota Corolla Ascent - $20,990 ||
 * **Solution 2** || Hyundai i30 2.0 SX - $21,190 ||
 * **Solution 3** || Mazda 3 Neo - $21,990 ||

Ms Stevenson: John - great - add the prices in here !


 * Stephen P**


 * **My Economic Problem** || a 60 year old man and his wife, want to invest in property in Mt Gravatt and then rent it for 400 a week. ||
 * **Solution 1** || West End ||
 * **Solution 2** || Greenslopes ||
 * **Solution 3** || Balmoral ||

Ms Stevenson: Stephen - you need to identify the address and cost of the properties


 * George R**


 * **My Economic Problem** || Write your answers in here and below ||
 * **Solution 1** || Apple iPhone 4 ||
 * **Solution 2** || Samsung Galaxy i9000 ||
 * **Solution 3** || HTC Desire HD ||


 * Laksith R**

[] || [] || [] ||
 * **My Economic Problem** || I have $700 to spend on a new smartphone for my personal use. ||
 * **Solution 1** || HTC 7 Mozart, RRP $679
 * **Solution 2** || HTC Wildfire, RRP $639
 * **Solution 3** || Sony Ericsson X10 Mini Pro, RRP $659

Ms Stevenson: Laksith - please revisit earlier comments. These choices do not give you enough scope to make a robust decision using varied criteria


 * Jacob R**


 * **My Economic Problem** || Write your answers in here and below ||
 * **Solution 1** || Commonwealth Bank ||
 * **Solution 2** || BHP Billiton ||
 * **Solution 3** || Dampier Gold ||


 * Rushil R**


 * **My Economic Problem** || I have to select the best/cheapest phone plans for my cousin's situation/needs and satisfy his wants with the best choice available. ||
 * **Solution 1** || **Crazy Johns** -free phones
 * Shared crazy caps - 2 phone plans (ea - $19 = 88 minutes of calls or 320 texts) {unlimited calls and texts to each other}
 * Twin crazy caps - (2 phones in $29 = 220 minutes of calls or 800 texts); credit can be shared {unlimited calls and texts to each other} ||
 * **Solution 2** || **Optus** - two phone plans (ea - $19 = 78 minutes of calls or 240 texts) {free calls to each other + free phone} ||
 * **Solution 3** || **Vodaphone** - two phone plans (ea - $19 = 78 minutes of calls or 250 texts) {additional 78 minute of calls to vodaphone +free phone} ||


 * Benjamin S**


 * **My Economic Problem** || I have a budget of $700 per week to rent an apartment ||
 * **Solution 1** || 26 Felix, Brisbane, Qld 4000 - $700 per week. 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms 1 carpark ([]) ||
 * **Solution 2** || 9/28 Carl Street, Woolloongabba, Qld 4012 - $510 per week. 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms 1 carpark ([]) ||
 * **Solution 3** || 10/72 Sutton Street, Redcliffe, Qld 4020 - $420 per week. 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms 2 carpark ([]) ||


 * Denton S**


 * **My Economic Problem** || My parents have a budget of $700,000 to spend on a house in the us realitivly close to my college. ||
 * **Solution 1** || Richmond $589,000 able to rent for $ 600 per week, 1 fully employed house maintainer and free half yearly cheak ups. only 15mins away from city and 12 mins from my college. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, three stories. square feet 3067 or 285 square meters. ([]) ||
 * **Solution 2** || Williamsburg $600,000 able to rent for $ 700 per week, self maintained although it is not to hard to maintain, yearly cheak ups. 25mins away from the city and my college. Top floor 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms, 3 floors. square feet 4000 square meters 371.6. ([]) ||
 * **Solution 3** || Charlottesville $479,900 able to rent for $ 600 per week, 2 gadeners on weekends only, yearly cheak ups. 45 mins away from city 60 mins from my college. 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, three levels high. square feet 3267 square meters 303.([]) ||

Ms Stevenson: Denton - you need to update these choices for your new economic problem


 * Adam S**


 * **My Economic Problem** || A young married couple have one child and they wish to have another but they must buy a bigger house as they have no room. ||
 * **Solution 1** ||  ||
 * **Solution 2** ||  ||
 * **Solution 3** ||  ||


 * Jackson T**

 Property No. 107259596.     ||       ||         ||
 * My economic Problem || ||
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 * Ben T**


 * **My Economic Problem** || I am a 60 year old recently retired politician looking to invest $100,000 dollars in shares to fund the wants and needs of my retirement needs. I also have $20,000 in existing blue chip shares that I am prepared to re-invest if potentially more profitable opportunities in the sharemarket arise. ||
 * **Solution 1** || A financial package that comprises of blue chip stocks recommended by my financial advisor. ||
 * **Solution 2** || A financial package that comprises of high risk stocks recommended by my financial advisor to make a possible high surplus in the next 1-2 years. ||
 * **Solution 3** || A financial package that includes a mixture of both blue chip and high risk stocks that have been recommended by my financial advisor. ||


 * Zachary T**
 * **My Economic Problem** || Write your answers in here and below ||
 * **Solution 1** ||  ||
 * **Solution 2** ||  ||
 * **Solution 3** ||  ||