Jessica Martin is establishing a company that would be well suited to three areas, New Orleans, Los
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Jessica Martin is establishing a company that would be well suited to three areas, New Orleans, Los Angeles, and New York. The respective fixed and variable costs for one year are as follows:
City | Fixed Costs | Variable Costs per Unit | Total Cost at 1,000,000 Units | Total Cost at 2,000,000 Units | Total Cost at 3,000,000 Units |
New Orleans | $500,000 | $100 | $1,500,000 | $2,500,000 | $3,500,000 |
Los Angeles | $800,000 | $80 | $1,600,000 | $2,400,000 | $3,200,000 |
New York | $950,000 | $60 | $1,550,000 | $2,150,000 | $2,750,000 |
Using the location breakeven method, determine the best cost location for 1,000,000, 2,000,000, and 3,000,000 units. Plot the options on a graph and indicate the areas of lowest cost.
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Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
ISBN: 978-0133767186
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Authors: Steve Mariotti, Caroline Glackin
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