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Keislss Inc produces refinery glass products and is about to expand its operations in sweden , where the fixed cost and the variable cost are $ 9,00,000 and $ 92 per unit. Also, the company can purchase the product by sourcing the operations to local manufacturers in sweden for $ 150 per unit and 10,000 units per annum is the demand of the country. Ascertain which option is good for the company cost wise.
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