7. After receiving good reviews for her work at a series of art shows, Jean Rodin considers quitting her job as a management consultant to pursue full time her hobby of sculpting. Jean figures that she can sell $100,000 worth her art each year. She found a studio that she can rent for $2,000 per month and know that materials will cost her $20,000 per year. She now earns $90,000 per year. If her calculations are correct, Jean's annual economic profits from the venture will be. a) $80,000 b) $56,000 c) $10,000 d) -$34,000

7. After receiving good reviews for her work at a series of art shows, Jean Rodin considers quitting her job as a management consultant to pursue full time her hobby of sculpting. Jean figures that she can sell $100,000 worth her art each year. She found a studio that she can rent for $2,000 per month and know that materials will cost her $20,000 per year. She now earns $90,000 per year. If her calculations are correct, Jean's annual economic profits from the venture will be. a) $80,000 b) $56,000 c) $10,000 d) -$34,000

ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

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ISBN:9780190931919

Author:NEWNAN

Publisher:NEWNAN

Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

Section: Chapter Questions

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