When Replacing an Old Asset with a New One, the Original

question 53

Multiple Choice

When replacing an old asset with a new one, the original purchase price of the old asset represents:

• A)relevant cost.
• B)differential costs.
• C)opportunity cost.
• D)sunk cost.

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