CPT-Economics query

Q: Suppose the total cost of production of commodity X is Rs 1,25,000. Out of this implicit cost is Rs 35,000 and normal profit is Rs 25,000. What will be the explicit cost of commodity X ?

Ans: Rs 65,000.

This question appears in the model test paper book with the same answer in about 4-5 different model papers.

As I understand in Economics, total cost=explicit cost + implicit cost

So, explicit cost=total cost - implicit cost=1,25,000-35,000=Rs 90,000.

Please tell me if I am wrong or is the book wrong.

Replies (1)

normal profit covers implicit as well as explicit cost.

Total cost of production is 1,25,000-35,000= 90,000 - 25,000 = 65,000.

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