ok I know the answer is (NOT) an increase in production size and it is (NOT) decreased asset utilization. so that leaves 3 hope I have it easier.

A merger may be benefitial to an acquiring company when it's caused by any of the items below except for one. That's Muitiple Choice lower costs of goods sold per unit produced. an increase in production size such that economies of scale are realized. decreased asset utilization. spreading of overhead costs. the replacement of ineffective managers