You operate a cafe which generated total revenue was $60,000. Your costs for rent and supplies were $50,000. To start this business you invested an amount of your own capital that could pay you a $20,000 a year return. Your economic profit is: a. $30,000. b.$10,000. c.‐$10,000.   d.‐$40,000.

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You operate a cafe which generated total revenue was $60,000. Your costs for rent and supplies were $50,000. To start this business you invested an amount of your own capital that could pay you a $20,000 a year return. Your economic profit is:

a. $30,000.

b.$10,000.

c.‐$10,000.
 
d.‐$40,000.
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