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The GFT Company have fixed operating expenses of $15,000 where it sells premade tacos for $6 per box and incurs variable operating expenses of $2.5 per box. Due the firm potentiality the fixed cost rose to $16,500 and change in sales prices is $6.50. Calculate the impact of breakeven of boxes.
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The capital structure is the company’s total finances in their total operations and growth through multiple fund sources. The debt comes through the form of bond issues and long term notes payable, while the equity is segregated as common stock, preferred and
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