Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE When Making a Decision

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE when making a decision between two alternatives?

• A)Variable costs may not be relevant when the decision alternatives have the same activity levels.
• B)Variable costs are not relevant when the decision alternatives have different activity levels.
• C)Sunk costs are always relevant.
• D)Fixed costs are never relevant.

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Definitions:

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