Which of the following is an implicit cost of production?
A)the loss in the value of capital equipment due to wear and tear
B)the salary you pay yourself for running your business
C)the utility bill paid to water, electricity, and natural gas companies
D)the interest you pay your mother for the money she loaned you to start your business

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Implicit costs are non-monetary opportunity costs. The loss in the value of capital equipment due to wear and tear is an implicit cost as it represents the depreciation of assets, which is not a direct monetary expense but affects the business's economic profit.

Which of the Following Is an Implicit Cost of Production