Total fixed costs are $60,000. Marketing data indicate that the company can sell up to 8000 units of the Bedford Lamp and up to 4000 units of the Lowell Lamp. Machine hour capacity is 25,000 hours per year. Which product mix will deliver the optimum operating income? 8000 Bedford Lamps and 4000 Lowell Lamps 4000 Bedford Lamps and zero Lowell Lamps 8000 Bedford Lamps and 2250 Lowell Lamps 4000 Bedford Lamps and 1000 Lowell Lamps You must show your work for your selection for credit.

R& m chatelaine is one of the largest tax-preparation firms in the united states. it wants to acquire the tax experts, a smaller rival. after the merger, chatelaine will be one of the two largest income-tax preparers in the u.s. market. what should chatelaine include in its acquisition plans? it should refocus its attention from the national to the international market. in addition to acquiring the tax experts, it should also determine the best way to drive independent "mom and pop" tax preparers out of business. chatelaine will need to explain to the federal trade commission how the acquisition will not result in an increase in prices for consumers. chatelaine should enter a price-based competition with its other major competitor to force it out of business and become a monopoly.