(a)
Interpretation:The total cost of both the given methodsis to be plotted and the range of production volume best for each method is to be determined.
Concept Introduction: A furniture company have the supremacy of manufacturing of kitchen tables and chairs. For this purpose, company use the two methods and is currently planning to decide the suitable method for producing the kitchens tables.
(b)
Interpretation: The best suitable method that will be useful in producing the specific number of tables is to be determined.
Concept Introduction: A furniture company has the supremacy of the manufacturing of kitchen tables and chairs. For this purpose, the company uses the two methods and is currently planning to decide the suitable method for producing the kitchens tables.
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