GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

ACCOUNTING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is not a relevant cost in capital budgeting?
A
Sunk cost
B
Allocated overheads
C
Both (a) and (b)
D
Opportunity cost
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Allocation of overheads means charging a cost center with such overheads which can be identified and measured. Such allocated overheads are irrelevant as already charged to cost center.

Detailed explanation-2: -Replacement cost is one of the firm’s relevant costs because a firm can avoid them by taking good care of its equipment and machinery.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: A sunk cost will never be a relevant cost because it will always be there regardless of the alternative chosen.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct option is ii. inventory level.

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