The Benefit Foregone by Not Choosing an Alternative Course of Action

question 123

Multiple Choice

The benefit foregone by not choosing an alternative course of action is referred to as a(n) :

• A)opportunity cost.
• B)sunk cost.
• C)variable cost.
• D)incremental cost

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