Scenario 13-9 Ellie Has Been Working for an Engineering Firm and Earning

question 487

Multiple Choice

Scenario 13-9
Ellie has been working for an engineering firm and earning an annual salary of $80,000. She decides to open her own engineering business. Her annual expenses will include $15,000 for office rent, $3,000 for equipment rental, $1,000 for supplies, $1,200 for utilities, and a $35,000 salary for a secretary/bookkeeper. Ellie will cover her start-up expenses by cashing in a $20,000 certificate of deposit on which she was earning annual interest of $500.
-Refer to Scenario 13-9. Ellie's annual implicit costs will equal

• A)$55,200.
• B)$75,200.
• C)$80,500.
• D)$165,700.

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Definitions:

Ca2+

Calcium ions, a divalent metal cation crucial for many biological processes including muscle contraction, neurotransmitter release, and cell signaling.

Respiratory Center

A group of neurons in the brainstem that regulate breathing rate and depth to maintain homeostasis.

Chemoreceptors

Sensory receptors that respond to chemical stimuli, such as changes in oxygen or carbon dioxide levels in the blood.

Pulmonary Stretch Receptors

Sensory receptors located in the lungs that detect changes in lung volume and contribute to the regulation of breathing patterns.