A One- Time- Only Special Order Decision

question 82

Multiple Choice

A one- time- only special order decision:

• A) allows a company to sell products at prices which only cover fixed costs
• B) has no role in segregating special and regular customers
• C) involves selling products at a percentage over retail price due to the short time period involved
• D) must involve unused plant capacity to avoid lost profits on regularly priced items

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