A Firm Is Considering Two Location Alternatives

question 78

Multiple Choice

A firm is considering two location alternatives.At location A,fixed costs would be $4,000,000 per year,and variable costs $0.30 per unit.At alternative B,fixed costs would be $3,600,000 per year,with variable costs of $0.35 per unit.If annual demand is expected to be 10 million units,which plant offers the lowest total cost?

• A)Plant A,because it is cheaper than Plant B for all volumes over 8,000,000 units.
• B)Plant B,because it is cheaper than Plant A for all volumes over 8,000,000 units.
• C)Plant A,because it is cheaper than Plant B for all volumes.
• D)Plant B,because it has the lower variable cost per unit.
• E)Neither Plant A nor Plant B,because the crossover point is at 10 million units.

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Gain knowledge on the methodology and implications of behavioral genetics research.

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