If Rocco's Rib Joint Took in $35,000 in Revenue Last

question 48

Multiple Choice

If Rocco's Rib Joint took in $35,000 in revenue last week and had out-of-pocket expenses of $31,500:

• A) it is clear that Rocco made an economic profit of $3,500.
• B) Rocco really didn't make any economic profit since he needs to put the difference between revenue and out-of-pocket expenses back into the firm.
• C) it is not clear whether Rocco earned any economic profit last week because it depends on the magnitude of the implicit costs.
• D) Rocco clearly did not earn an economic profit.

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