What are the expected annual net economic profits (losses) to the owner if the new business is started?

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A proprietor who just inherited a building is considering using it in a new business venture.
Projections for the business are: revenue of $100,000, fixed cost of $30,000, and variable cost
of $50,000. If the business is not started, the owner will work for a company for a wage of
$23,000. Also, there have been two offers to rent the building, one for $1,000 per month and
one for $1,200 per month. What are the expected annual net economic profits (losses) to the
owner if the new business is started?

 

A. $20,000 B. $(3,000) C. $(15,000) D. $(17,400)

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