Buying a Cow

Over the years, a farmer had purchased several cars and trucks from his local automobile dealer. One day, the car car salesman contacted the farmer about buying a cow.

The farmer and the saleman negotiated, and the salesman bargained the farmer from his initial $750.00 asking price down to $499.95 and a contract was signed at that price.

However, on delivery, the farmer presented the car salesman with the following invoice:

• Basic cow 499.95
• Shipping and handling 35.75
• Extra stomach 79.25
• Two tone exterior 142.10
• Produce storage compartment 126.50
• Heavy duty straw chopper 189.60
• Four spigot/high output drain system 149.20
• Automatic fly swatter 88.50
• Genuine cowhide upholstery 179.90
• Deluxe dual horns 59.25
• Automatic fertilizer attachment 339.40
• 4 x 4 traction drive assembly 884.16
  
• Pre-delivery wash and comb 69.80
• FARMERS SUGGESTED LIST PRICE: 2843.36
• Additional dealer adjustments: 300.00
• TOTAL LIST PRICE (Including options): $3143.36