Suppose the company has the option to subcontract the production of up to $10,000$ small

stuffed animal toys to an external supplier at a cost of $$22$ per animal toy. Determine the

optimal distribution of units for each size of toys $($including special$-$order units, small, and

large toy units$)$ that should be produced in$-$house and subcontracted.

vi$.$ Evaluate the viability of subcontracting the production for the company based on the

calculations provided in $($v$).$ Provide an explanation supported by relevant calculations.

vii. Recommend a suitable price for the subcontracted production, justifying your choice with

calculations.

viii. Provide three qualitative factors you would advise the company to take into consideration

for the subcontracted production.