Principles of Economics (12th Edition)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134078779
Author: Karl E. Case, Ray C. Fair, Sharon E. Oster
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 7, Problem 1.1P
To determine
Is the firm is a profitable firm.
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Explanation of Solution
The given information:
The quantity is 20,000 units, the price is $15, and the labor cost is $250,000. The capital worth is $400,000 and the
The economic profit or loss can be calculated as follows:
The profit is 22,000.
Economics Concept Introduction
Economic profit: Economic profit refers to the additional profit after subtracting the
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