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Ayayai Cheese Company has developed

Ayayai Cheese Company has developed a new cheese slicer called Slim Slicer. The company plans to sell this slicer through its online website. Given market research, Ayayai believes that it can charge $40 for the Slim Slicer. Prototypes of the Slim Slicer, however, are costing \$43. By using cheaper materials and gaining efficiencies in mass production, Ayayai believes it can reduce Slim Slicer's cost substantially. Ayayai wishes to earn a return of 20% of the selling price. (a) Compute the target cost for the Slim Slicer. Target cost $