I get $200 revenue from the sale of my product each day. I rent the factory that I use for $90 a day. The raw materials of the operation cost $115 a day. I do all the work myself. Both jobs are equally attractive as far as the work is concerned. Recently, a competitor offered me $30 a day to work for him. My accounting profit is ________, and my economic profit is ________.
A. -35; -35
B. 110; -30
C. 25; -5
D. -5; -35
Answer: D
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