The term opportunity cost applies to a resource that a company ________. A) is thinking about purchasing B) already owns only C) has committed to purchase only D) already owns or has committed to purchase

The term opportunity cost applies to a resource that a company ________. A) is thinking about purchasing B) already owns only C) has committed to purchase only D) already owns or has committed to purchase

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D) already owns or has committed to purchase

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