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Argosy University/ Phoniex University/
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Phoniex University
Oct-2001 - Nov-2016
ST8.1 Learning Curves. Modern Merchandise, Inc., makes and markets do-it-yourself hardware, housewares, and industrial products. The company’s new Aperture Miniblind is winning cus- tomers by virtue of its high quality and quick order turnaround time. The product also benefits because its price point bridges the gap between ready-made vinyl blinds and their high-priced custom counterpart. In addition, the company’s expanding product line is sure to benefit from cross-selling across different lines. Given the success of the Aperture Miniblind product, Modern Merchandise plans to open a new production facility near Beaufort, South Carolina. Based on information provided by its chief financial officer, the company estimates fixed costs for this product of $50,000 per year and average variable costs of
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AVCÂ =Â $0.5Â + Â $0.0025Q
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where AVC is average variable cost (in dollars) and Q is output.
A.  Estimate total cost and average total cost for the projected first-year volume of 20,000 units.
B.   An increase in worker productivity because of greater experience or learning during the course of the year resulted in a substantial cost saving for the company. Estimate the effect of learning on average total cost if actual second-year total cost was $848,000 at an actual volume of 20,000 units.
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