Define the terms Relevant Cost and Sunk Cost

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Relevant Cost-A cost that is relevant to a particular decision because it is a future cost and differs among alternatives
Sunk Cost-A cost that was incurred in the past and cannot be changed regardless of which future action is taken

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Balance sheet and income statement data indicate the following: Bonds payable, 6% (due in 15 years) Preferred 8% stock, $100 par(no change during the year) $1,200,000 200,000 Common stock, $50 par (no change during the year) 1,000,000 Income before income tax for year 320,000 Income tax for year 80,000 Common dividends paid 60,000 Preferred dividends paid 16,000 Based on the data presented above,

what is the number of times bond interest charges were earned (round to twodecimal places)? a. 5.00 b. 5.44 c. 4.00 d. 4.33

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Available-for-sale securities are recorded at cost, which equals fair value on the acquisition date

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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It is most accurate to say that a consumer's negative feeling about a purchase is the result of a product's performance not living up to ________

A) its warranty B) the company's expectations C) the customer's expectations D) social expectations E) its fair value

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When a bond is purchased for an investment, the premium or discount is normally not recorded

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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