AB Mining Company Just Commissioned a Firm to Identify If

question 24

Multiple Choice

AB Mining Company just commissioned a firm to identify if an unused portion of their mine contains any silver or gold at a cost of $125,000. This is an example of a(n) _______________.

• A) Opportunity cost
• B) Sunk cost
• C) Incremental cash flow
• D) Relevant cash flow

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