Asked by Sheana Serena on Jul 02, 2024

​A firm wishes to shut down an office and fire 100 employees.The company will save $3000 per month per employee.It is estimated that each employee contributes $4,100 to the company.The firm rents office space for this group of employees at $1500.What should the company do?

A) ​Fire the employees and save $1500 on rent
B) Not fire the employees keeping them generates a profit of $1100 per employee
C) Not fire the employees since keeping them generates a profit of $1085 per employee
D) ​None of the above

Office Space

Refers to the premises where commercial and administrative work is conducted, often leased or bought by businesses.

Employees

Individuals hired by a business or organization to perform specific duties in exchange for compensation.

Rent

A periodic fee paid for the use of property or land.

  • Identify and discuss the principle of opportunity cost in the context of making informed decisions.
  • Comprehend the function of opportunity costs in the computation of economic gains.