A College Student Is Thinking About Running an Ice Cream

question 29

Multiple Choice

A college student is thinking about running an ice cream truck over the summer. Which of the following would likely be included in the total cost of the business?

• A)The cost of ice cream cones
• B)The cost of the truck
• C)The opportunity cost of the student's time
• D)All of these would be included in total cost.

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Definitions:

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