2 Saadi Ventures Ltd produces general merchandise and has prepared the following flexed budget for 2023. Production capacity Costs: Direct material Direct labour Production overheads Administrative overheads Selling and distribution overheads 40% 70% 90% '000 \'000 '000 28,000 49,000 63,000 36,000 63,000 81,000 20,800 25,150 28,050 11,840 13,220 14,140 10,400 14,450 17,150 The company currently operates at 40% capacity but indications are that operating level for 2023 will 55% due to improved economic conditions. The projected sales at this level is N127,116. The Directors have the option of shutting down the factory for one year to allow for the business environment to improve. If the factory is shut, the following are relevant: i. All fixed cost would be reduced by 45%. ii. Closing down cost amount to N2,500,000. iii. Outstanding products will be sold off for N4,750,000. iv. A special insurance of N1,350,000 will be paid. v. A government tax refund of 9,000,000 will be received. vi. A part of the factory can be rented out for 7,000,000 for the period. vii. Reopening cost is estimated at N5,500,000. Required: a) Prepare the flexed budget for 55% production capacity. [15 marks] b) Make a recommendation to the Directors on whether to operate or shut down the factory in 2023. [10 marks]