Costs associated with two alternatives, code-named Q and R, being considered by
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Question
Costs associated with two alternatives, code-named Q and R, being considered by Corniel Corporation are listed below:
Required: a. Which costs are relevant and which are not relevant in the choice between these two alternatives?
Supplies costs :Relevant/Not relevant
Power costs :Not relevant/Relevant
Inspection costs: Relevant/ Not relevant
Assembly costs :Not relevant /Relevant
b. What is the differential cost of Alternative R over Alternative Q? (Negative amount should be indicated by a minus sign. Omit the "$" signs in your response.) Differential cost ?
Explanation / Answer
a. Which costs are relevant and which are not relevant in the choice between these two alternatives
Particular Relevant/Not relevant Reasond Supplies costs Relevant It is variable in nature and
costs differ between alternatives Power costs Not relevant Not relevant since the costsdo not differ Inspection costs Relevant It is variable in nature and
costs differ between alternatives Assembly costs Relevant It is variable in nature and
costs differ between alternatives