Which of the Following Costs Is Irrelevant in the Decision

question 218

Multiple Choice

Which of the following costs is irrelevant in the decision making of a special order when there is idle production capacity - enough excess capacity to accept the order?

• A) fixed manufacturing costs
• B) units sold
• C) material cost
• D) labor hours incurred

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