Smith Industries Is Considering Replacing a Machine That Is Presently

question 21

Multiple Choice

Smith Industries is considering replacing a machine that is presently used in its production process. The following information is available: For a machine replacement decision which of the information provided in the table is a sunk cost?

• A)The original cost of the old machine
• B)The current disposal value of the old machine
• C)The current annual operating cost of the old machine
• D)The price of the new machine

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