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What is the difference between profit and revenue?

A. Revenue is the total amount producers receive after selling a good. Profit is the total amount producers earn after subtracting the production costs.
B. Revenue is the total amount producers earn after subtracting the production costs. Profit is the total amount producers receive after selling a good.
C. Revenue is the total amount producers pay to manufacture a good. Profit is the total amount producers earn after subtracting the production costs.
D. Revenue is the total amount producers pay to manufacture a good. Profit is the total amount producers receive after selling a good

The correct answer on edge is A

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Let's say, to produce one pencil you used $10. This is the cost of the product. You sell this pencil at a price of $15. $15 is your revenue, while $5 would be your profit, because 15-10 = 5.

The answer is correct.

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