Calculation of Average Costs with Economies of Scope Flowers Galore

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Calculation of Average Costs with Economies of Scope Flowers Galore is considering a merger with Balloons N More.Flowers Galore's total operating costs of producing services are $400,000 for a sales volume of $4 million.Balloons' total operating costs of producing services are $30,000 for a sales volume of $700,000.If the two firms merge,calculate the total average cost for the merged firm assuming no synergies.

• A)4.29 percent
• B)9.15 percent
• C)10.00 percent
• D)7.14 percent

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