As far as maintenance costs are concerned,
A) for low levels of maintenance commitment, breakdown maintenance costs exceed preventive maintenance costs
B) for low levels of maintenance commitment, preventive maintenance costs exceed breakdown maintenance costs
C) for high levels of maintenance commitment, breakdown maintenance costs exceed preventive maintenance costs
D) preventive maintenance is always more economical than breakdown maintenance
E) Breakdown maintenance is always more economical than preventive maintenance when the "full cost of breakdowns" is taken into consideration.

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For low levels of maintenance commitment, breakdown maintenance costs are typically higher than preventive maintenance costs because breakdowns are more frequent and often more severe, leading to higher repair costs and potential downtime costs.

As Far as Maintenance Costs Are Concerned