When Are Fixed Costs Relevant in a Make or Buy

question 19

Multiple Choice

When are fixed costs relevant in a make or buy decision?

• A) Fixed costs are never relevant to the decision.
• B) Fixed costs are relevant when they differ among alternatives.
• C) Fixed costs are always relevant to the decision.
• D) Fixed costs are relevant when they exceed variable costs.

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