The Congress Company Has Identified Two Methods for Producing Playing

question 2

Multiple Choice

The Congress Company has identified two methods for producing playing cards. One method involves using a machine having a fixed cost of $10,000 and variable costs of $1.00 per deck of cards. The other method would use a less expensive machine (fixed cost = $5,000) , but it would require greater variable costs ($1.50 per deck of cards) . If the selling price per deck of cards will be the same under each method, at what level of output will the two methods produce the same net operating income?

• A) 5,000 decks
• B) 10,000 decks
• C) 15,000 decks
• D) 20,000 decks
• E) 25,000 decks

Classify products based on their market purpose and usage (e.g., consumer, business, convenience, shopping, and specialty products).

Comprehend the concept of the product life cycle and its stages.

Understand the process and importance of test marketing in product development.

Recognize different strategies and adjustments in the marketing mix for products at different life cycle stages.

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