Refer to Scenario 9

question 145

Multiple Choice

Refer to Scenario 9.10 below to answer the question(s) that follow.
SCENARIO 9.10: Investors put up $1,040,000 to construct a building and purchase all equipment for a new cafe. The investors expect to earn a minimum return of 10 percent on their investment. The cafe is open 52 weeks per year and serves 900 meals per week. The fixed costs are spread over the 52 weeks (i.e. prorated weekly) . Included in the fixed costs is the 10% return to the investors and $2,000 in other fixed costs. Variable costs include $2,000 in weekly wages, and $600 per week in materials, electricity, etc. The cafe charges $6 on average per meal.
-Refer to Scenario 9.10. The cafe's economic profit is

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Investment Alternatives

Various options available to investors for putting their money, including stocks, bonds, real estate, or commodities.

Fixed Returns

Refers to the predetermined earnings from an investment, typically associated with bonds or other fixed-income investments, which provide regular interest payments.

Variable Returns

Variable returns refer to earnings from an investment that are not fixed and can vary greatly over time, often seen in stocks, bonds, and mutual funds due to market conditions.

Insurance Companies

Businesses that provide coverage, in the form of compensation resulting from loss, damages, injury, treatment or hardship in exchange for premium payments.