What is avoidable and unavoidable cost? In terms of decision making how do we treat the following components and why: a.Depreciation of the equipment b.Resale value of the equipment and c.Allocated common fixed cost

What is avoidable and unavoidable cost? In terms of decision making how do we treat the following components and why: a.Depreciation of the equipment b.Resale value of the equipment and c.Allocated common fixed cost

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