A "What-If" Technique That Examines the Impact of Changes in Underlying

question 21

Multiple Choice

A "what-if" technique that examines the impact of changes in underlying assumptions on an answer is

• A) margin of safety.
• B) sales mix.
• C) indifference point.
• D) cost structure.
• E) sensitivity analysis.

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