Megan used to work at the local pizzeria for $17,000 per year but quit in order to start her own deli. Last year, she paid $4,000 rent each month, $4,500 for employee payroll each month, and $1,500 for supplies each month. She was planning on selling $2,500 worth of furniture but ended up bringing the furniture to her new deli. She had total revenue of $150,000. She asked an accountant and an economist to calculate her annual costs. O Accountant says cost is $120,000, and economist says her cost is $139,500. Accountant says cost is $139,500, and economist says her cost is $120,000. O Accountant says cost is $10,000, and economist says her cost is $29,500. O Accountant says cost is $30,000, and economist says her cost is $10,500.
Megan used to work at the local pizzeria for $17,000 per year but quit in order to start her own deli. Last year, she paid $4,000 rent each month, $4,500 for employee payroll each month, and $1,500 for supplies each month. She was planning on selling $2,500 worth of furniture but ended up bringing the furniture to her new deli. She had total revenue of $150,000. She asked an accountant and an economist to calculate her annual costs. O Accountant says cost is $120,000, and economist says her cost is $139,500. Accountant says cost is $139,500, and economist says her cost is $120,000. O Accountant says cost is $10,000, and economist says her cost is $29,500. O Accountant says cost is $30,000, and economist says her cost is $10,500.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Megan's Business Costs: A Case Study**
Megan transitioned from working at a local pizzeria, where she earned $17,000 annually, to starting her own deli. In the past year, her financial commitments included:
- Monthly rent: $4,000
- Employee payroll: $4,500 per month
- Supplies: $1,500 per month
She initially intended to sell furniture worth $2,500 but opted to use it in her new deli instead. Her total revenue for the year amounted to $150,000. To evaluate her business expenses, Megan consulted both an accountant and an economist.
**Options for Annual Cost Calculation:**
- **Option 1:** Accountant estimates her cost to be $120,000; Economist estimates $139,500.
- **Option 2:** Accountant estimates her cost to be $139,500; Economist estimates $120,000.
- **Option 3:** Accountant estimates her cost to be $10,000; Economist estimates $29,500.
- **Option 4:** Accountant estimates her cost to be $30,000; Economist estimates $10,500.
This scenario invites exploration of how different professionals might assess business costs, taking into account numerous factors such as explicit expenses and opportunity costs.
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