Ellie has been working for an engineering firm and earning an annual salary of $80,000. She decides to open her own engineering
business. Her annual expenses will include $15,000 for office rent, $3,000 for equipment rental, $1,000 for supplies, $1,200 for utilities, and a $35,000 salary for a secretary/bookkeeper. Ellie will cover her start-up expenses by cashing in a $20,000 certificate of deposit on which she was earning annual interest of $500.
Ellie's annual implicit costs will equal
a. $55,200.
b. $75,200.
c. $80,500.
d. $165,700.
Ellie's annual accounting costs will equal
a. $55,200.
b. $75,200.
c. $80,500.
d. $165,700.
Ellie's annual economic costs will equal
a. $55,200.
b. $75,200.
c. $80,500.
d. $135,700.
According to Ellie’s accountant, which of the following revenue totals will yield her business $50,000 in profits?
a. $55,200
b. $105,200
c. $132,500
d. $185,700
According to an economist, which of the following revenue totals will yield Ellie’s business $50,000 in economic profits?
a. $55,200
b. $100,200
c. $132,500
d. $185,700
