If Microsoft Is Earning a Rate of Return Greater Than

question 226

Multiple Choice

If Microsoft is earning a rate of return greater than the return necessary for the business to continue operations in the long run, then

• A) total costs exceed total revenue.
• B) total costs exceed a normal rate of return.
• C) the normal rate of return is zero.
• D) the firm is earning an economic profit.

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