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Costs associated with two alternatives, code-named 6 and 25, being considered by

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Question

Costs associated with two alternatives, code-named 6 and 25, being considered by Dodson Corporation are listed below:

Alternative 6 Alternative 25 Supplies costs $ 61,000 $ 56,000 Power costs $ 37,000 $ 37,000 Inspection costs $ 17,000 $ 26,000 Assembly costs $ 30,000 $ 25,000

Which costs are relevant and which are not relevant in the choice between these two alternatives?


  Assembly costs

What is the differential cost of Alternative 6 over Alternative 25?

a.

Which costs are relevant and which are not relevant in the choice between these two alternatives?

Explanation / Answer

Answer A:-

Supplies Cost : Relevant, since cost differs between alternatives.

Power Cost : Not relevant, since cost do not differ between alternatives.

Inspection Cost : Relevant, since cost differs between alternatives.

Assembly Cost : Relevant, since cost differs between alternatives.

B)

Alternative 6 Alternative 25 Differential Supplies Cost 61000 56000 -5000 Power Cost 37000 37000 0 Inspection Cost 17000 26000 9000 Assembly Cost 30000 25000 -5000 145000 144000 -1000