Mr Smith Included the Cost of Test Marketing Before Production

question 72

Multiple Choice

Mr. Smith included the cost of test marketing before production in the calculation of the initial outlay. Apparently, Mr. Smith does not understand the concept of

• A) side-effect costs.
• B) opportunity costs.
• C) sunk costs.
• D) variable costs.

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