The following table shows the fixed cost and variable cost for 3 locations. Construct cost curves for these 3 locations for production from 0 to 200 units at 20 units intervals. What would be the range of production units that would give Location A a competitive advantage? What would be the range for Location B and Location C, respectively?

The following table shows the fixed cost and variable cost for 3 locations. Construct cost curves for these 3 locations for production from 0 to 200 units at 20 units intervals. What would be the range of production units that would give Location A a competitive advantage? What would be the range for Location B and Location C, respectively?

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