A Company Is Planning to Replace an Old Machine with a New

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Multiple Choice

A company is planning to replace an old machine with a new one. Which of the following is a sunk cost in this decision?

• A)cost of the new machine
• B)selling price of the old machine
• C)future maintenance costs of the old machine
• D)original cost of the old machine

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Definitions:

Teratogens

Substances or elements that lead to fetal or embryonic developmental issues or congenital anomalies.

Blastocyst

A blastocyst is an early stage in the development of an embryo, consisting of a sphere of cells surrounding a fluid-filled cavity and the cluster of cells from which the embryo will develop.

Placenta

An organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, supplying oxygen and nutrients to the growing baby and removing waste products.

Critical Periods

Specific timeframes in the development of an organism when it is particularly sensitive to certain environmental stimuli, leading to irreversible outcomes.