Operations Management (Comp. Instructor's Edition)
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ISBN: 9781259948237
Author: Stevenson
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Chapter 5, Problem 5P
A producer of felt-tip pens has received a
a. Find the break-even quantity if pens sell for $1 each.
b. At what price must pens be sold to obtain a monthly profit of $15,000, assuming that estimated demand materializes?
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Chapter 5 Solutions
Operations Management (Comp. Instructor's Edition)
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