A young chef is considering opening his own sushi bar. To do so, he would have to quit his current job, which pays $20,000 a year, and take over a store building that he owns and currently rents to his brother for $6,000 a year. His expenses at the sushi bar would be $50,000 for food and $2,000 for gas and electricity. What is the sum of his explicit costs?

A. $26,000.
B. $66,000.
C. $78,000.
D. $52,000.


Answer: D

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