In a Firm Fixed Price Contract, If the Supplier Increases

question 11

True/False

In a firm fixed price contract, if the supplier increases its contract price in anticipation of rising costs, and the anticipated conditions do not occur, then the purchaser has paid too high a price for the good or service.

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