Which of the following statements regarding software acquisition (purchase vs. in-house development) is false?
A. software developed in-house can cost 10 times more than purchased software
B. when a suitable software package is available for purchase, it is better to buy it rather than try to reinvent it in-house
C. the annual maintenance of in-house software is typically 25 percent of the development cost, whereas the annual maintenance of purchased software is typically 50 percent of the purchase price
D. none of the statements are false
Answer: C
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