The Pro Division of Custom Industries Is in Need of a Particular

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Multiple Choice

The Pro Division of Custom Industries is in need of a particular service. The service can be obtained from another division of Custom at "cost," with cost defined as the summation of variable cost ($9) and fixed cost ($3) . Alternatively, Pro can secure the service from a source external to Custom for $10. Which of the following statements is true?

• A) Pro should compare $10 versus $3 in deciding where to acquire the service.
• B) Pro should compare $10 versus $9 in deciding where to acquire the service.
• C) Pro should compare $10 versus $12 in deciding where to acquire the service.
• D) From Custom's perspective, the proper decision is reached by comparing $10 versus $9.
• E) Pro should both compare $10 versus $12 in deciding where to acquire the service and from Custom's perspective; the proper decision is reached by comparing $10 versus $9.

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Definitions:

IR Spectra

The graphical representation of infrared light absorption by molecules, used to identify chemical bonds and functional groups in a substance.

IR Spectroscopy

A technique used to identify and study chemicals based on their absorption of infrared light, indicative of molecular vibrations and structure.

Compounds

Substances formed from the chemical combination of two or more elements in a fixed ratio, characterized by specific properties.

Characteristic Stretch

Refers to a specific vibration in a molecule observed in IR spectroscopy, corresponding to the bond or functional group unique to that molecule.