A Company Is Deciding Whether to Purchase Production Equipment That

question 93

Multiple Choice

A company is deciding whether to purchase production equipment that can produce units more quickly than the current equipment. Which of the following costs would be relevant to its decision?

• A)The cost of the new equipment
• B)The salary of the factory manager
• C)The cost of raw materials
• D)The original purchase price of the current machinery

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