Henry Company is considering spending $100,000 for a new grinding machine. This amount could be invested to yield a 12% return. What is the opportunity cost? A. $112,000 B. $88,000 C. $12,000 D. $100,000

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Henry Company is considering spending $100,000 for a new grinding machine. This amount could be invested to yield a 12% return. What is the opportunity cost?

A. $112,000

B. $88,000

C. $12,000

D. $100,000

 

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Opportunity cost: It can be defined as the cost of the next better alternative that has forgone as a result of choosing the current alternative. 

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