Two Alternatives,identified X and Y,are Under Consideration at Hayden Corporation

question 75

Multiple Choice

Two alternatives,identified X and Y,are under consideration at Hayden Corporation.Costs associated with the alternatives are listed below. What is the differential cost of Alternative Y over Alternative X?

• A)$140,000
• B)$123,000
• C)$34,000
• D)$106,000

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