Delaney Company is considering replacing equipment that originally cost $548,000 and has accumulated depreciation of $383,600 to date. A new machine will cost $778,000. The sunk cost in this situation is   a. $131,520   b. $613,600   c. $164,400   d. $548,000

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Delaney Company is considering replacing equipment that originally cost $548,000 and has accumulated depreciation of $383,600 to date. A new machine will cost $778,000. The sunk cost in this situation is

 

a. $131,520

 

b. $613,600

 

c. $164,400

 

d. $548,000

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