A Company Decides to Exchange Its Old Machine and $231000

question 66

Multiple Choice

A company decides to exchange its old machine and $231000 cash for a new machine. The old machine has a book value of $189000 and a fair value of $210000 on the date of the exchange. The cost of the new machine would be recorded at

• A) $420000.
• B) $441000.
• C) $399000.
• D) cannot be determined.

Understand the concept of opportunity costs and its relevance in a manufacturing context.

Understand the concept of the relevant range and its application to cost behavior.

Differentiate between variable, fixed, and mixed costs, including their behaviors in response to changes in activity levels.

Identify the characteristics and examples of committed fixed costs.

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