Osprey Company Is Trying to Decide Between the Following Two

question 102

Multiple Choice

Osprey Company is trying to decide between the following two alternatives: Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from this example?

• A) Variable costs are always relevant for decision making.
• B) Fixed costs are sunk and thus are never relevant for decision making.
• C) Relevant costs may include variable costs and fixed costs.
• D) None of the above.

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