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Chapter 12, Problem 15APA
(a)
To determine
How the shutdown decision would affect the company's total fixed cost, total variable cost, and the total cost.
(b)
To determine
How the shutdown decision would maximize the economic profit or minimize the economic loss of the firm.
(c)
To determine
When the firm would start its production again.
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