a)
To determine: The output at which two locations will have same profit.
Introduction: Location is one of the important element for a business that controls the cost and expenses. Location strategies support in framing other strategies for a firm where optimal location point will provide competitive advantage to a firm.
b)
To determine: The output at which location B will have high profit than location Mc.
Introduction: Location is one of the important element for a business that controls the cost and expenses. Location strategies support in framing other strategies for a firm where optimal location point will provide competitive advantage to a firm.
c)
To determine: The output at which location Mc will have high profit than location B.
d)
To determine: The break-even point of each location.
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