Refer to the Accompanying Scenario to Answer the Following Questions

question 82

Multiple Choice

Refer to the accompanying scenario to answer the following questions:
Dave's Batting Cages is located in Boston, Massachusetts. During the first year of operation, Dave's Batting Cages incurred many costs. In that year, Dave spent $5,000 on labor, $2,000 on maintenance, and $1,000 on electricity. Dave took out a loan to open his business, in which he would have earned $1,500. His previous job, which he could get back at any time, paid him $50,000.
-If Dave's Batting Cages received $80,000 in revenues,what was the profit that the accountant reported?

• A) $20,500
• B) $72,000
• C) $51,500
• D) $80,000
• E) $50,000

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Definitions:

Higher Price Buyer

An entity willing to pay a premium above the standard market price, often for perceived additional value or quality.

Higher Price Buyers

Consumers who are willing to pay a premium for goods or services, often because of perceived value or quality.

Lower Price Buyers

Consumers who prioritize purchasing items at the lowest possible prices, often influencing market dynamics.

Wastage

The act or process of losing resources or materials inefficiently or unproductively.