Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A)Assuming that explicit costs are positive, economic profit is greater than accounting profit.
• B)Assuming that implicit costs are positive, accounting profit is greater than economic profit.
• C)Assuming that explicit costs are positive, accounting profit is equal to economic profit.
• D)Assuming that implicit costs are positive, economic profit is positive.

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Definitions:

Original Cost

The initial purchase price or investment made in acquiring an asset, including any related acquisition costs.

Leasehold

An interest in land or property which is held on a lease.

Lessor

A person or entity that rents out property or equipment to another party, known as the lessee, under the terms of a lease agreement.

Lessee

A person or entity that leases or rents property or equipment from another, known as the lessor.