Suppose Angelo Sessa, Owner of Sezz Medi Brick Oven Pizza

question 244

Multiple Choice

Suppose Angelo Sessa, owner of Sezz Medi Brick Oven Pizza in NYC, earns $350,000 in revenue per year. He spends $800 a month on ash wood for his stove, $2000 a month on rent, and $1500 a month on ingredients. He used to be a lawyer and earned $240,000 a year before he opened up Sezz Medi. Normal profit for a pizza business is $30,000. If Angelo switches to oak wood to fire his stove and oak costs an extra $2500 each month, but this change causes his revenues to increase to $351,000. What is Angelo's opportunity cost of production?

• A) $351,000
• B) $342,000
• C) $351,600
• D) $321,600

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