Darrell Is the Owner of a Furniture Store

question 43

Multiple Choice

Darrell is the owner of a furniture store. Last year, his total revenue was $525,000 and his total labor costs were $200,000. His overhead expenses, including insurance and legal fees, were $175,000. The rent on his building was $45,000. Darrell could earn $105,000 per year working at a nearby furniture distributor. From this information, we know that his accounting profit was:

• A) $525,000.
• B) $375,000.
• C) $150,000.
• D) $175,000.
• E) $105,000.

---

Definitions:

Monopolistically Competitive

A market structure where many companies sell products that are similar but not identical, allowing for slight differentiation and some pricing power.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not change with the level of output or activity, such as rent or salaries.

Short Run

A period during which at least one of a firm's inputs is fixed, limiting the firm's ability to adjust production in response to market changes.

Monopolistically Competitive

A market framework where numerous companies offer products that are alike but not exactly the same, providing room for a bit of market influence and variation in products.