Assume the Multiplier Method Is Used and the Multiplier Is

question 65

Multiple Choice

Assume the multiplier method is used and the multiplier is determined to be 3 based on experience. Accounting records show that the measured external failure costs are $400,000. Then the hidden external failure costs are estimated to be

• A)$133,334.
• B)$400,000.
• C)$800,000.
• D)$1,200,000.

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