Question

Kelly has decided to start his own business giving sailing lessons. To purchase equipment for the business, Kelly withdrew $1,000 from his savings account, which was earning 3% interest, and borrowed an additional $2,000 from the bank at an interest rate of 7%. What is Kelly's annual opportunity cost of the financial capital that has been invested in the business?

Answer 1

The total opportunity cost of investing in the business is explained below:

Step-by-step explanation:

Opportunity cost is also known as alternative cost, the cost incurred from giving up one benefit for an alternative. Kelly withdrew 1000$ from his account, which was giving him a 3% profit annually, and the total opportunity cost of withdrawing 1000$ is 30$ annually. Similarly, he withdrew another 2000$ at 7% interest rate that is 140$which he has to pay annually.

30$ + 140$ =170$

The total annual opportunity cost is 170$