A Cost That Has Been Incurred and Cannot Be Recovered

question 30

Multiple Choice

A cost that has been incurred and cannot be recovered is a

• A)marginal cost.
• B)sunk cost.
• C)variable cost.
• D)business cost.
• E)significant cost.

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