In Myanmar, five laborers, each making the equivalent of $3.50 per day, can produce 42 units per day. In China, nine laborers, each making the equivalent of $1.75 per day, can produce 45 units. In Billings, Montana, four laborers, each making $63.00 per day, can make 102 units. Based on labor cost per unit only, the most economical location to produce the item is with a labor cost per unit of $ (Enter your response rounded to two decin

In Myanmar, five laborers, each making the equivalent of $3.50 per day, can produce 42 units per day. In China, nine laborers, each making the equivalent of $1.75 per day, can produce 45 units. In Billings, Montana, four laborers, each making $63.00 per day, can make 102 units. Based on labor cost per unit only, the most economical location to produce the item is with a labor cost per unit of $ (Enter your response rounded to two decin

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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