An Example of a Sunk Cost Would Be

question 70

Multiple Choice

An example of a sunk cost would be:

• A)the value of a lift ticket you bought and used to ski the whole day.
• B)the value of a lift ticket you bought and used for 1 run before you fell and broke your ankle.
• C)the nonrefundable deposit you put on your vacation rental.
• D)All of these are examples of sunk costs.

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