You use $50,000 of your own money to start a catering business. During the first year you earn a 5% return on that investment. If the current interest rate is 8%, you earn an economic profit of

A. -$4,000.
B. -$2,500.
C. -$1,500.
D. $4,000.


Answer: C

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