Refer to the data in PE 21-18. Cobb Douglas Company is considering whether to change its production
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Refer to the data in PE 21-18. Cobb Douglas Company is considering whether to change its production process to reduce the variable cost per foot to $0.75 by raising fixed costs $5,000 per month to $80,000. This change will have no impact on selling price ($3.50) or sales volume (40,000 feet). In terms of profit maximization, should the company change its production process?
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