Answer:
D.
Explanation:
Based on the information provided within the question it can be said that in this scenario Warren is most likely trying to reduce a new customer's cognitive dissonance. By doing so he is trying to relieve the worry that new customers may have, as they may not know about the technology and may have inconsistent or contradictory beliefs/ideas regarding the technology. Therefore by providing all that Warren is offering he is clearing up these misconceptions that the customers may be having.
 
        
             
        
        
        
All are assumed except <u>A. Total variable costs remain the same over the relevant range.</u>
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Cost-volume-profit analysis examines how changes in cost in volume affect income. Variable costs are ones that go up and down depending on production levels, so it would not make sense to assume that variable costs stayed the same over the relevant range. 
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
D. layoffs
Explanation:
 A contingency plan is an alternative plan of action in case of unexpected outcomes. It is devised and kept in place to be implemented in bad times.  A contingency plan is a sort of a  risk mitigation plan to help the business navigate through a bad situation efficiently. 
A contingency plan for labor include measures that can help a business overcome tough seasons.  The business may need to layoff some employees to save on labor in times of economic downtime