Which of the Following Is an Example of an Implicit

question 239

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an implicit cost?

• A) rent on a building
• B) the cost of fertilizer for a farmer
• C) the economic depreciation of capital equipment the business owns
• D) the cost of fuel and materials.
• E) wages paid to workers

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Definitions:

Equipment

Tangible assets used in the operation of a business that have a useful life beyond a single reporting period.

Supplies

Items used in the operation of a business that are consumed or exhausted over time.

Accounts

Recordings within an accounting system that track financial transactions and their effects on specific assets, liabilities, equity, revenues, and expenses.

Balances

Refers to the amount of money in a financial account, the difference between debit and credit totals in an account, or the amount remaining unpaid on a debt.