Which of the Following Is an Explicit Cost of Production

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an explicit cost of production?

• A) wages paid to workers
• B) the electric bill
• C) purchases of raw material
• D) Only answers A and B are explicit costs because the purchases of raw material is only an opportunity cost.
• E) Answers A, B, and C are all correct.

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Definitions:

Return On Investment

A financial metric employed for assessing the profitability of an investment, calculated by dividing the investment's net profit by its initial cost.

Direct Operating Expenses

Costs that are directly associated with the operation of a business, such as wages and raw materials.

Revenues

The total income received by a company from its business activities, typically from the sale of goods and services before any expenses are deducted.

Income From Operations

The earnings generated from a company's primary business activities, excluding non-operating income and expenses.