For the past five years,the RS Company has produced and sold electronic magnets to chemistry labs throughout the United States.Recently,a strong competitor has entered the market and RS is considering whether it should continue to produce and sell the electronic magnets.The following information has been gathered to assist management in their decision: A.The machinery used to produce the magnet was purchased five-years ago for $500,000.
B.Four of the employees who produce magnets would be reassigned to the magnifying glass division.
C.The space now used to produce the magnets would be used to eliminate the need to rent warehouse space.
D.Sales volume (units)is estimated to drop by 50% once the competitor becomes fully operational.
Which of the items listed above is (are)relevant to the decision to continue the production and sale of the electronic magnets?
A)A and C.
B)B and C.
C)C and D.
D)A,B,and D.
E)B,C,and D.

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The Answer of For the past five years,the RS Company has produced and sold electronic magnets to chemistry labs throughout the United States.Recently,a strong competitor has entered the market and RS is considering whether it should continue to produce and sell the electronic magnets.The following information has been gathered to assist management in their decision: A.The machinery used to produce the magnet was purchased five-years ago for $500,000.
B.Four of the employees who produce magnets would be reassigned to the magnifying glass division.
C.The space now used to produce the magnets would be used to eliminate the need to rent warehouse space.
D.Sales volume (units)is estimated to drop by 50% once the competitor becomes fully operational.
Which of the items listed above is (are)relevant to the decision to continue the production and sale of the electronic magnets?
A)A and C.
B)B and C.
C)C and D.
D)A,B,and D.
E)B,C,and D.

For the Past Five Years,the RS Company Has Produced and Sold