Use the Following to Answer Question

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Use the following to answer question:
-(Table: Cakes) Use Table: Cakes.Pat is opening a bakery to make and sell special birthday cakes.She is trying to decide how many mixers to purchase.Her estimated fixed and average variable costs if she purchases 1,2,or 3 mixers are shown in the table.Assume that average variable costs do not vary with the quantity of output.If Pat purchases 3 mixers and bakes 200 cakes per day,what is her average total cost?

• A)$50.00
• B)$12.50
• C)$16.50
• D)$800.00

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Definitions:

Target Cost

The desired cost to produce a product, determined by subtracting a desired profit margin from a competitive market price.

Target Margin

A predefined profit goal set by a company for a product, project, or the entire organization to achieve within a specific timeframe.

Target Price

Target price is the anticipated selling price of a product or service, set by a company, that reflects its market position and is intended to attract its identified target market.

Allowable Cost

This refers to the maximum cost that can be incurred on a project while still achieving the desired level of profit or meeting budget constraints.