FUNDAMENTALS OF COST ACCOUNTING
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ISBN: 9781264192236
Author: LANEN, ANDERSO
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Chapter 3, Problem 66P
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Calculate the number of basic desks and adjustable desks that are required to be sold in order to reach the break-even level.
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FUNDAMENTALS OF COST ACCOUNTING
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