Calculation of Average Costs with Economies of Scope Baby Supplies

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Multiple Choice

Calculation of Average Costs with Economies of Scope Baby Supplies is considering a merger with Tot Toy Stores.Baby's total operating costs of producing services are $450,000 for sales volume of $2.15 million.Tot's total operating costs of producing services are $250,000 for a sales volume (J_P) of $975,000.For a sales volume of $3.125 million,calculate the reduction in production costs the merged firms need to experience such that the total average cost (TAC) for the merged firms is equal to 19.5 percent.

• A)Decrease of $609,375
• B)Decrease of $90,625
• C)Decrease of $9,375
• D)Decrease of $159,375

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