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John is president of a small corporation. At the end of the year, his accountant calculates the
following costs attributable to the business. Payroll for wages and salaries: $100,000
Interest paid to banks: $40,000 Depreciation on equipment: $80,000 Supplies, utilities:
$50,000
The equity of the corporation, a measure of the value of its assets less debt, is estimated to
be $200,000. John forgoes a return of 10% per year by keeping the equity in the
corporation.
The normal profit for the corporation this year is
Select one:
O a. zero.
O b. $24,000.
O c. $50,000.
O d. $20,000.
Transcribed Image Text:John is president of a small corporation. At the end of the year, his accountant calculates the following costs attributable to the business. Payroll for wages and salaries: $100,000 Interest paid to banks: $40,000 Depreciation on equipment: $80,000 Supplies, utilities: $50,000 The equity of the corporation, a measure of the value of its assets less debt, is estimated to be $200,000. John forgoes a return of 10% per year by keeping the equity in the corporation. The normal profit for the corporation this year is Select one: O a. zero. O b. $24,000. O c. $50,000. O d. $20,000.
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