Which of the following statements is false? (You may select more than one answer.)a. The same cost can be traceable or common depending on how the segment isdefined.b. In general, common fixed costs should be assigned to segments.c. If a company eliminates a segment of its business, the costs that were traceable tothat segment should disappear.d. If four segments share $1 million in common fixed costs and one segment is eliminated, the common fixed costs will decrease by $250,000.

Which of the following statements is false? (You may select more than one answer.)a. The same cost can be traceable or common depending on how the segment isdefined.b. In general, common fixed costs should be assigned to segments.c. If a company eliminates a segment of its business, the costs that were traceable tothat segment should disappear.d. If four segments share $1 million in common fixed costs and one segment is eliminated, the common fixed costs will decrease by $250,000.

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