Implicit Cost Explicit Cost
The wholesale cost for the pianos that Darnell pays the manufacturer $452,000
The salary Darnell could earn if he worked as an accountant $48,000
The wages and utility bills that Darnell pays $301,000
The rental income Darnell could receive if he chose to rent out his showroom $38,000
B.
Profit ($)
Accounting Profit 842,000 - 452,000 - 301,000 = 89,000
Economic Profit 842,000 - 452,000 - 301,000 - 48,000 - 38,000 = 3,000
C. Economic Profit as an accountant = 48,000 + 38,000 - 89,000 = -$3,000. Thus, Darnell should stay in the Piano business to maximize the Economic Profit.