Topaz Company Is Considering Replacing an Old Machine That Originally

question 69

Multiple Choice

Topaz Company is considering replacing an old machine that originally cost $95,000.A new machine will cost $900,000, and the old machine can be sold for $25,000.What is the sunk cost in this situation?

• A) $25,000
• B) $95,000
• C) $995,000
• D) $120,000

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