Which of the following should not be included when calculating accounting profit?

A. The cost of utilities.
B. The cost of taxes.
C. The return on the next best alternative investment opportunity.
D. The cost of rent.


Answer: C

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B. cars, and be willing to give no more than 5 cars for each truck.
C. trucks, and be willing to accept no more than 5 cars for each truck.
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