When computed using an effective interest rate of i, it is known that the present value of $2,000 at the end of each year for 2n years plus an additional $1,000 at the end of each of the first n years is $52,800. using this same interest rate, the present value of an n year deferred annuity-immediate paying $4,000 per year for n years is $27,400. find n. [hint: first find an i and a2n i, then vn and i.]

Alpine west, inc., operates a downhill ski area near lake tahoe, california. an all-day, adult ticket can be purchased for $55. adult customers also can purchase a season pass that entitles the pass holder to ski any day during the season, which typically runs from december 1 through april 30. the season pass is nontransferable, and the $450 price is nonrefundable. alpine expects its season pass holders to use their passes equally throughout the season. the company’s fiscal year ends on december 31. on november 6, 2009, jake lawson purchased a season ticket. required: 1. when should alpine west recognize revenue from the sale of its season passes? 2. prepare the appropriate journal entries that alpine would record on november 6 and december 31. 3. what will be included in the 2009 income statement and 2009 balance sheet related to the sale of the season pass to jake lawson?