Elton Company Plans to Build a New Facility to Manufacture

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Essay

Elton Company plans to build a new facility to manufacture backpacks. Elton sells its backpacks across the country for $300 per pack. It could locate the plan in state A, which levies a 5 percent tax on business income. The estimated manufacturing cost per pack in state A would be $120. Alternatively, Elton could locate the plan in state B, which levies a 3 percent tax on business income. The estimated manufacturing cost in state B is $126 per pack. In which state should Elton locate its plant? Provide calculations to support your conclusion.

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Definitions:

Bagels

A type of bread product originating from the Jewish communities in Poland, known for their dense, chewy texture and hole-in-the-center shape.

Demand Function

An equation that relates the quantity of a good demanded by consumers to its price and other factors like income and prices of related goods.

Income Elasticity

Measures how the demand for a good or service changes relative to a change in consumers' income levels.

Bagels

A dense bread product, often shaped into a ring, made from dough that is boiled before it is baked.