Which of the Following Individuals Is Involved in a Trade

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following individuals is involved in a trade or business?
I.Lil owns a farm near Lafayette, Indiana. She leases the property to Cal, who operates the farm for himself. Lil receives 10% of Cal's net income as part of the lease agreement but has no responsibilities for the farming operation.
II.Lorraine owns a warehouse located in Brooklyn NY. She paid $250,000 for the real estate several years ago. It is now appraised at over $1,000,000, but she still uses the building only to store her painting collection.
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• A)Only statement I is correct.
• B)Only statement II is correct.
• C)Both statements are correct.
• D)Neither statement is correct.

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Definitions:

Long Run

A period in economics during which all factors of production and costs are variable, and firms can adjust all inputs.

Efficient Output

The level of production that maximizes a firm's profits while minimizing its costs, often associated with where marginal cost equals marginal revenue.

Lowest Price

The minimum cost at which a product or service can be bought, often sought after in competitive markets.

Total Profits

The final financial gain from a business operation after subtracting all expenses, taxes, and costs from total revenues.