You borrow $10,000 at an interest rate of 5% to open a snow cone stand. You will earn an economic profit if

A. the return on your investment is 5%.
B. the return on your investment is greater than 5%.
C. the return on your investment is between 0 and 5%.
D. the return on your investment is 10% or greater.


B. the return on your investment is greater than 5%.

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