Which of the Following Statements Is (Are) False

question 119

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is (are) false?
(1) In general, the term expense is used for managerial purposes, while the term cost refers to external financial reports.
(2) An opportunity cost is the benefit forgone by selecting one alternative over another.

• A) Only (1) is false.
• B) Only (2) is false.
• C) Both of these are false.
• D) None of these are false.

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Definitions:

Economic Profit

The difference between total revenue and the total cost of inputs (including opportunity costs), reflecting the additional gain from business operations beyond breaking even.

Economic Loss

The decrease in financial value or resources due to an event, action, or inaction, encompassing factors such as direct, indirect, and opportunity costs.

Production Costs

Expenses directly related to the creation and manufacturing of a product, including raw materials, labor, and overhead.

Explicit Costs

These are direct, out-of-pocket payments for expenses incurred by a business, such as wages, rent, and materials.