Which One of the Following Is an Example of a Sunk

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is an example of a sunk cost?

• A)$1,500 of lost sales because an item was out of stock
• B)$1,200 paid to repair a machine last year
• C)$20,000 project that must be forfeited if another project is accepted
• D)$4,500 reduction in current shoe sales if a store commences selling sandals
• E)$1,800 increase in comic book sales if a store commences selling puzzles

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