Which of the Following Is True of Locked-In Costs

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of locked-in costs?

• A) Locked-in costs are the same as sunk costs.
• B) Locked-in costs are always fixed costs.
• C) Locked-in costs are incurred costs.
• D) Locked-in costs are also called designed-in costs.

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