Practical Management Science
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ISBN: 9781305250901
Author: Wayne L. Winston, S. Christian Albright
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 14.4, Problem 12P
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To determine: Whether the fixed cost of production helps to decide the quantity to product.
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Practical Management Science
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