Mark is an engineer who has designed a telecommunications device. He is convinced that there is a big potential market for the device. Accordingly, he has decided to quit his present job and start a company to manufacture and market the device.The cost of the raw materials that will be used in manufacturing the computer board is:
A) a sunk cost
B) a fixed cost
C) a period cost
D) a variable cost

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The cost of raw materials used in manufacturing the computer board is a variable cost because it varies with the level of production. As more units of the device are produced, the cost of raw materials will increase.

Mark Is an Engineer Who Has Designed a Telecommunications Device