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Interpretation:The cost per package of raw materials should be calculated.
Concept Introduction: The company produces three types of units that contain − Walnuts, Almonds and Peanuts. The current stock of nuts the company holding is 350 pounds of Almonds, 150 pounds of Walnuts and 1000 pounds of Peanuts. Now, the company is considering introducing a new product targeting health concerned adults.
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Interpretation: The cost of the raw materials if the changes in the above solution if the quantity of the ingredients were edited should be determined.
Concept Introduction: The company produces three types of units that contain − Walnuts, Almonds and Peanuts. The current stock of nuts that the company is holding is 350 pounds of Almonds, 150 pounds of Walnuts and 1000 pounds of Peanuts. Now, the company is considering introducing a new product targeting health concerned adults.
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