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Chapter 10, Problem 7PA
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Interpretation:Maximum Effective Capacity needs to be calculated with the help of given information.
Concept Introduction: Capacity measurement is an important concept which helps companies to make long term and short-term decisions related to capacity and thus plan for contingencies.
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