The Setup Cost Incurred in Preparing a Machine to Produce

question 26

Multiple Choice

The setup cost incurred in preparing a machine to produce a batch of product is an example of a

• A) fixed charge.
• B) random charge.
• C) sunk cost.
• D) variable cost.

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