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question 17

Multiple Choice

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Hi-Tech Inc. has several outdated computers that cost a total of $17,800 and could be sold as scrap for $4,600. They could be updated for an additional $2,400 and sold. If Hi-Tech updates the computers and sells them, net income will increase by $9,000.
-What amount would be considered sunk costs?

• A) $2,400
• B) $9,000
• C) $17,800
• D) $20,200

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Definitions:

Markup

The addition to the cost price of items to include overhead expenses and profits.

Total Job Cost

The complete cost associated with a specific job or project, including materials, labor, overhead, and any other costs directly related to the project.

Job M825

A specific designation for a job or project, often used within a job-order costing system to track costs and progress.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A calculated rate used to estimate the manufacturing overhead cost for a particular job or production process, calculated before costs are incurred.